GWR breaker commends Tolaram for sponsoring his quest

Dr. Fola David, the Nigerian medical doctor and visual artist, who on Sunday, July 21 successfully broke and set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s largest painting by an individual, has expressed his gratitude to Tolaram, the Singaporean business conglomerate, for supporting him all the way in his quest to make history for the country.

David, at a media presentation by Tolaram, noted with delight the unprecedented support he has received from Tolaram over the years, saying that the relationship which has been instrumental to the achievement of his dream was a journey that began nine years ago.

“I want to say a very big thank you to Tolaram for their support. The journey has been long. We all have heard about the six days that led to the creation of the largest drawing in the world by an individual. But what most people don’t know is that we’ve been on this for years, and Tolaram has been supportive all through the years”, he said.

Commenting on his feat, David described it as arduous, adding that his determination to achieve the record comes from his strong desire to make sure that he expresses himself as a medical doctor and an artist.

David’s record-breaking journey, which was proudly sponsored by Tolaram, began on July 16, 2024, ended on July 21, 2024.

Surpassing the previous record of 629.98 square metres held by Ravi Soni of India on the fourth day of his attempt, David set his sights on achieving 1,000 square metres of artistry. His determination and unwavering commitment led him to surpass the existing record on Friday, with a final achievement of setting a new record of 1,150 square metres on Sunday July 21.

Also speaking at the presentation, Group Corporate Communication and Events General Manager, Tolaram, Temitope Ashiwaju, commended David for his achievement, noting that his bold endeavour to break the record resonated deeply with the company’s values, reason it was proud to support him in his quest.

“David not only broke records but also exemplified the spirit of overcoming challenges, which aligns perfectly with our brand. For us, we believe that there’s still more to be given in terms of creativity, unity in diversity, and how important it is for us as a nation to come together to realise our dreams,” Ashiwaju stated.