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Ghanaian painter makes Guinness World Record history

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January 8, 2026

Ghanaian artist Sharon Dede Padi has set a Guinness World Record with a 584-foot (178-meter) leaf-print painting. Beyond the milestone, she hopes her win will inspire more women to pursue art boldly.

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