1,250 Lagos Pupils Aim for Guinness World Record in Mass Artwork

A unique collaboration is underway in Lagos, Nigeria, as 1,250 pupils from various schools in the city are coming together to create a massive artwork in a bid to set a Guinness World Record. According to a report by Radio Nigeria Lagos, the pupils, aged between 6 and 18 years, will create the artwork using diverse materials such as paint, paper, and cloth. The event, which is being organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Education, aims to foster unity and creativity among the pupils while promoting arts education in the state. The Guinness World Record attempt is scheduled to take place on December 12, 2026, at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. It is not yet clear when the facility began operating, but the Lagos State Government has expressed its support for the initiative. The event is expected to attract a large number of spectators, with many parents and teachers eager to witness the historic moment. The success of the event will not only showcase the creativity and talent of Lagos’s schoolchildren but also highlight the potential of arts education in fostering unity and promoting cultural exchange. This is not the first time Nigeria has attempted a Guinness World Record for art. In 2019, a group of artists in Kaduna state set a record for the largest painting by multiple artists, with over 1,000 participants.