Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, aka Kanye, is making headlines after setting the Guinness World Report (GWR) for the biggest artwork canvas.
The 15-year-old Nigerian achieved this in November 2024, nevertheless, he obtained a proper GWR certificates and his art work was publicly displayed on April 2, which is designated as World Autism Acceptance Day.
Kanye broke Emad Salehi’s file of 9,652 m² (103,893 ft² 37 in²) for the biggest artwork canvas. The canvas Kanye painted on was 12,303.87 m² (132,437 ft² 116.85 in²).
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Kanye began his world file try, which he dubbed “Impossibility is a delusion,” to lift consciousness and function a way of elevating cash for The Zeebah Basis, a nonprofit group that helps individuals on the spectrum and their households, in response to the Guinness World Report.
Autism is a neurological situation that impacts social, language, and interplay abilities. In honor of Autism Consciousness Month, Kanye used the total month of April to showcase his compelling art work.
When Kanye was two or three years outdated, his dad and mom came upon he was on the spectrum and wished him to have a solution to specific himself. After experimenting with a wide range of extracurricular pursuits, Kanye gave the impression to be significantly drawn to portray and artwork.
Kanye quickly gained recognition for his summary artwork and work. He obtained Austria’s Flame of Peace award on the age of eight for utilizing his artwork to advertise peace, changing into the youngest winner. In 2019, he held a solo exhibition on the Terra Kulture Artwork Gallery titled “Impossibility is a Delusion.” In 2022, considered one of his work additionally appeared on the Artwork Vancouver Catalogue’s cowl web page.
A Guinness World Information title, in response to Kanye’s dad and mom, has been a novel facet of their household’s journey and has a higher that means.
“This opens a complete new world of prospects for particular wants youngsters and their caregivers,” they advised GWR. “Along with autism consciousness, inclusion, and neurodiversity, it additionally provides hope that there are infinite prospects in each human, regardless of the analysis.”
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu applauded Kanye’s art work after his latest GWR title attracted widespread consideration.
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“You’re Courageous, Audacious, and Tenacious,” he wrote. “Congratulations in your recognition. Your story has made historical past, and Nigeria is happy with you, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke.”
Fola David-Tolaram, who has the file for the biggest drawing by a person, additionally hailed Kanye, calling him a “true champ.”
Kanye’s father, Tagbo Okeke, advised The Nationwide that the household felt it was essential to deal with individuals’s perceptions about individuals on the autism spectrum.
“In Nigeria, there’s nonetheless lots of stigmatization,” he mentioned. “Lots of dad and mom are ashamed, lots of youngsters are hidden…we began this consciousness marketing campaign to inform dad and mom that no youngster needs to be left behind, that they’re Fabulous, Autistic and Proficient.”
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