Ghanaian visual artist Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki, has secured a place in history after earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest leaf-print painting a first for any Ghanaian.
According to confirmation from the record-keeping body, Padi’s artwork spans an impressive 54.33 square metres (584.8 square feet). She completed the piece on July 11, 2025, in Accra Accra, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s growing presence on the global art and creativity stage.
The record-setting work features leaf prints meticulously arranged to depict the Ghana Ghana flag. The design doubles as an artistic achievement and a statement of national pride, blending natural forms with a patriotic theme. Padi’s approach drew on months of experimentation with texture, surface impressions and large-format layout design.
Her accomplishment comes after a previous endurance-based attempt in March 2024, when she embarked on a 168-hour paint-a-thon at the Accra Tourism Information Centre. That effort was celebrated nationally for unofficially exceeding the existing 100-hour record for the longest painting marathon by an individual. Though not certified by Guinness, the feat significantly elevated her public profile and set the stage for her now-confirmed world record.
Padi’s new achievement places her in the company of other Ghanaians who have recently gained global recognition through Guinness World Records titles. Among them are Roselyn Akosua Mantey, holder of the record for the longest makeup application, and Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, recognised as the world’s youngest artist. Collectively, their successes reflect Ghana’s rising visibility in global creative and performance-based record categories.
Her record is expected to attract renewed interest in contemporary Ghanaian art and inspire more creators to attempt groundbreaking projects on the world stage.