A Canvas of Victory: Holiveah Lawson Concludes Historic Paint-A-Thon with Community and Cultural Pride

Holiveah Lawson, Bonny’s illustrious artist and founder of Holiveah Artistry, has successfully completed her 7-day non-stop Paint-A-Thon, a groundbreaking feat that not only aimed for a Guinness World Record but stirred the heart of an entire kingdom.

For 168 continuous hours, Lawson transformed canvas into culture, sweat into spirit, and vision into a movement.

From the very first stroke on July 21 until the final masterpiece on the night of July 27, Bonny Kingdom stood behind her, not as spectators, but as custodians of the artistic revolution she sparked.

Among the highpoints of the marathon was the royal presence of Se-Alabo Iganima Jack-Manilla Pepple, Chief and Head of the Jack-Manilla Pepple Chieftaincy House, who visited the venue alongside respected dignitaries from the kingdom.

Their presence was more than ceremonial; it was a powerful reminder that art is not an isolated passion, it’s the soul of a people.

“Art is not just paint on canvas, it’s the heartbeat of the people,” Lawson shared during the emotional conclusion of the event, visibly moved by the outpouring of support.

Other notable visitors included members of Steward Guild Group 1 of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Bonny, whose courtesy visit served as a spiritual encouragement to the artist and her team.

The Pastor of Revelation Ministries also came through, reinforcing the sense of divine backing and emotional uplift throughout the process.

No victory of this scale is achieved alone. Behind Lawson stood a formidable dream team, a vibrant collective of young, committed minds who managed logistics, morale, supplies, and strategy round the clock. 

Their unity proved that creativity flourishes best in a field of collaboration.

“This masterpiece wasn’t painted by one hand alone,” Lawson noted.

 “It was born from resilience, teamwork, and a vision greater than any one individual.”

From family and friends to curious onlookers and devoted fans, the support was overwhelming.

Gratitude flowed as freely as paint, with Lawson dedicating this achievement to everyone who believed in the dream, stood by her, and helped shape a cultural milestone.

The Paint-A-Thon may have ended, but its ripple effect has just begun.

Bonny Kingdom now holds a glowing brushstroke on the global map, and African artistry has once again shown the world that it is not merely surviving, but thriving, innovating, and inspiring. As the applause fades and the brushes are cleaned, one truth remains etched in every witness’s memory: Holiveah Lawson didn’t just paint for a record, she painted for purpose.