Nigerian art student, Chancellor Ahaghotu has made headlines by smashing a decade-old Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon, achieving an extraordinary goal of 100 hours of painting.
Currently a sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
he surpassed the previous record of 60 hours set by Roland Palmaerts (Belgium/Canada) in 2013, leaving a lasting impression on the art world.
The rules of the challenge allowed him to work on either one large painting or multiple pieces, as long as the artworks represented recognizable images, excluding abstract paintings.
Over the course of four exhausting days, his strong dedication resulted in the creation of an astounding 106 pieces.
Each capturing various range of subjects, including celebrities, food items, plants, animals, and much more.
At the 60th hour, he surpassed the previous record, by crafting a symbolic piece depicting a broken record player, showing his achievement in breaking the longstanding record.
The news of his remarkable accomplishment has captivated audiences worldwide, drawing admiration for his artistic talent, and ambition.
Social media platforms have been abuzz with praise and encouragement from netizens online.
Many artistes and the public have sent their well wishes, with many amazed at his ability to produce such beautiful body of work within such a demanding timeframe.
