At the tender age of one, Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah has been officially awarded the Guinness World Record for being the youngest male artist to achieve such a feat.
With a record-breaking accomplishment at just one year and 152 days old, Ace-Liam has made a mark in the annals of art history, surpassing the previous record held by Dante Lamb since 2003, who was three years old at the time of his achievement.
The record-setting journey for Ace-Liam began with a notable endeavor in Accra between January 18 and January 20, 2024, leading him to this monumental recognition.
Chantelle Kuukua Eghan, Ace-Liam's mother and an eight-year veteran artist, expressed her immense pride in her son's artistic prowess to the BBC, hopeful that he will make significant waves in the art world.
"He intuitively understands which colors blend well," shared Ms. Eghan, who noticed his artistic inclination when he was merely six months old.
For Ace-Liam to be eligible for this world record, the Guinness World Records stipulated that he must participate in a professional art exhibition open to the public and successfully sell his artwork.
The criteria also required that his artwork be of a professional caliber and independently created, with proof to support this.
Ace-Liam's artwork was showcased at the Museum of Science and Technology in Accra from December to early January, where he impressively sold nine out of ten displayed pieces. His work caught the attention of the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, who commissioned a piece during the exhibition.
As this young prodigy approaches his second birthday in July, he has already sold 15 paintings and is preparing to host an upcoming auction.
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