Medical Doctor and visual artist, Dr Adefemi Gbadamosi, popularly known as Foladavid is taking his love for arts to the world record.
The doctor who has kept his fans fascinated by his enormous talent in drawing and painting will be attempting to break the World Record for The largest drawing in the world by an individual.
In a press statement made available to New Telegraph Newspaper, Foladavid who is also a renowned speed painter, revealed his plans to break the Record for the world’s largest drawing by an individual” while unveiling “The Unity in Diversity Project.”
The project which he says is a groundbreaking initiative is set to illuminate Nigeria’s vibrant cultural mosaic through an immersive journey spanning visual art, documentary, and cultural celebration.
Among the three programs in the project to unfold is the attempt to make history by breaking the record for the “world’s largest drawing by an individual”.
The drawing will take place at Onikan Stadium, Lagos from the 16th to the 21st of July 2024. The painting will span over 850m2 and the monumental artwork will depict a map of Nigeria showing its myriad tribes through their unique attires, languages, art and essence.
Dr. Foladavid, medical doctor, visual artist, and humanitarian will be doing this in collaboration with Tolaram Group.
The compelling phase that will lead to the world’s largest drawing event is Road to Record: A Cultural Odyssey Filming. A mesmerizing road trip across different states of Nigeria’s multicultural landscape to experience firsthand the cultures which will form the basis for the depiction on the world record drawing and create a documentary called the “ROAD TO RECORD”.
During the 6 days of the World Record Attempt, there will be the #RepYourTribe Carnival: Celebrating Diverse Cultures. A worldwide call to every Nigerian to show their tribe using the hashtag #repyourtribe on all online platforms and a physical celebration with #RepYourTribe (#RYT) Carnival live at the Stadium grounds alongside the
creation of the world record drawing, a digital and physical extravaganza, honouring Nigeria’s cultural tapestry.
According to Foladavid, “This project is made to incorporate the hearts and stories of Nigerians living together with different ways of life, and how they have embraced and accommodated one another despite their diverse cultures and traditions”.
Haresh Aswani, Managing Director at Tolaram Group expressed, “This project is not just about breaking records; it’s about uniting hearts, fostering understanding, and promoting peace among Nigeria’s diverse communities.”
In collaboration with esteemed partners including the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Nigerian Tourism Development Agency, Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, National Gallery of Art, Lagos State Government, and National Troupe of Nigeria,
“The Unity in Diversity Project” is poised to make a lasting impact.
