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15-Year-Old Nigerian Artist with Autism Sets Guinness World Record

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Beautiful colorful hopscotch game on the beach in Tofo, Mozambique, with children playing and enjoyi.

Children playing hopscotch on the vibrant beach in Tofo, Mozambique, highlighting the lively and peaceful atmosphere for solo travelers.

Fifteen-year-old Nigerian artist Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke has set a Guinness World Record by creating the world’s largest canvas painting, measuring 12,303 square meters. Unveiled on World Autism Awareness Day in Abuja, the artwork, titled “Impossibility is a Myth”, features a multicolored ribbon symbolizing autism and aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding the condition in Nigeria. The project also serves as a fundraising initiative for the Zeebah Foundation, supporting autistic individuals and their families. Supported by his family and the Zeebah Foundation, Tagbo-Okeke’s achievement highlights the importance of early intervention and support for individuals with autism. 

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