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Oyinlola Odumewu, better known as Lola Mewu, is a Nigerian artist. She became popular for her attempt to beat the longest painting marathon for 82 hours.[1]
Early life and background[edit]
Lola started digital art in 2022. She graduated with a Law degree from the University of Lagos.[2][3]
Guinness World Record attempt[edit]
Lola started her attempt to break the world record for the longest painting marathon by 6:30 pm on October 28, 2023.[4] After making several artwork and pieces that would be eventually auctioned, she reached 72 hours by 7 pm on October 31, 2023.[5][6] She reached 82 hours by extending her marathon to 4:30 am on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.[7]
The previous record of 60 hours was set by Belgian-Canadian artist Roland Palmaerts in 2013.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Nigerian Artist Lola Mewu smashes Guinness World Record for longest painting session | AIT LIVE". ait.live. 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ TVCN (2023-10-29). "Artist, Lola Mewu, Begins Marathon Painting Record Attempt - Trending News". Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Okhuevbie, Omon (2023-11-22). "Guinness World Record: From Law to Arts, Oyinlola Odumewu's journey to becoming an accomplished artist". Ikeja Record. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Garba, Kiki (2023-11-01). "Nigerian Artist Lola Mewu Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Painting Marathon". Arise News. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-10-31). "Guinness World Record: Lola Mewu Has Completed Her 72-Hour Painting Marathon 👏🏾👏🏾". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Eze, Chinelo (2023-11-03). "GWR; Lola Mewu Completes 72 hours Painting Marathon". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (2023-11-01). "Nigerian artist paints for 82 hours to set new world record". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (2023-10-31). "Lola Mewu breaks Guinness World Record for longest painting marathon". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-11.