Somewhere in Lagos, a Nigerian doctor, Fola David is setting up his throne in the kingdom of Guinness World Record holders as he attempts to break the world record for the largest painting by an individual.
The question on the lips of many is, who is Fola David? You’re in the right place, we have all the answers!
Fola David, born Adefemi Gbadamosi is a 31-year-old medical doctor born on September 5, 1993.
Despite acquiring a degree in medicine and surgery from the prestigious University of Lagos, Fola discovered another strength he was blessed with; art.
The medical doctor is a visual and hyper-realism artist.
To further amaze you with who Fola David is and what his talent means, he paints at a fast pace, which entails painting subjects on a stage while the canvas is inverted or rotating! A canvas in motion!
This artistic medical doctor has worked on amazing canvases for public figures like Patoranking, Trey Songz, Jidenna, 2face Idibia, and Keri Hilson, among others.
On the 16th of July, 2024, Fola David set out to make history as he officially started his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest painting by an individual.
The record is currently held by Ravi Soni, an Indian who drew a 629.98 square meter painting.
Fola David is determined to paint non-stop for 6 days until July 21st. He decided to paint Nigeria as a canvas, showcasing her diverse culture as this record attempt is tagged ‘Unity in Diversity’.
As Fola makes history, proving how one can be a master of various disciplines, the entire country cheers him on and applauds him as he breaks the world record.
As of the time of this article, the medical has broken the current record and is on his way to setting a new one!
Go Fola, Go Fola, Go!