Credit: Fola David/Instagram 
Fola David, a visual artist and medical doctor, has undertaken an ambitious artistic feat, creating a massive drawing that could potentially break the record for the largest individual drawing. Stretching across a staggering 1,000 metres of canvas, the artwork titled “Unity in Diversity” is a message of peace and understanding between Nigeria’s diverse tribes.
“The title of the drawing is “Unity in Diversity” and the message is love and peace which are vital components to our development as a nation,” Fola said.
The current Guinness World Record holder for the largest drawing by an individual is Ravi Soni from India with a drawing of 629.98 m² (6781.04 ft²). Fola initially aimed to break the record with an 850-square-meter piece, but his ambition grew during the attempt, which kicked off on July 16th at Lagos’ Onikan Stadium.
His journey towards a Guinness World Record has garnered significant support, attracting visits from prominent figures and celebrities like the former governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, Lagos State’s senior special assistant on new media, Jubril Gawat, Hilda Baci – a Guinness world record holder herself, Farooq Faq Oreagba, Alex, Ruggedman, Olumide Oworu, Kaffy Shafau, and Aproko Doctor. The students of the University of Lagos,
Watch the highlights of his attempt:
His painting brush arrives
Peter Obi showed up to support Fola
Hilda Baci at the event
On day 4 when he broke the current record of 629.98 square meters
Farooq Faq Oreagba, aka, Mr Steeze
Volunteers clean up the canvas after a rainfall
Fola David completes his 1,000-metre masterpiece
