One year old Ghanaian, Liam Ace has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) to become the youngest male artist in the world.
Breaking American Dante Liam’s 21 years record at age three since 2003.
Liam’s attempt to break the GWR commenced in Accra, Ghana at the Soundout Premium Exhibition in the Museum of Science and Technology on 15 December 2023, an exhibition which rounded up on 21 January, 2024.
Liam’s mother, Chantelle Eghan who had received GWR’s approval email recognising him as the youngest male artist took to Instagram on Thursday to announce his feat.
Chantelle clarified that her son did not have to participate in a paint-a-thon to qualify for GWR, he only needed to make paintings, be in an exhibition, make sales and send receipt proofs to GWR with a social media handle and Media coverage to confirm the Event.
While speaking in an interview with Joy News Ghana, Chantelle who is also a painter narrated that Liam fell in love with cookies and had started painting since he was 6 months old.