Brushstrokes of Glory: Holiveah Lawson’s Epic Paint-A-Thon Ignites Bonny’s Conquering Spirit in GWR Quest

MaryJane Obiwumma · @obiwumma-jane
July 21, 2025 | Kristina Reports
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Bonny’s shining creative star, Holiveah Lawson, founder of Holiveah Artistry, is making headlines as her ambitious Paint‑A‑Thon officially kicked off on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Bonny Consulate, Bonny in pursuit of a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous painting marathon.
Over the next seven days, she will channel her passion, resilience, and cultural heritage into an intense creative sprint designed to both inspire and astonish.



This isn’t just a record‑breaking attempt; it’s a deeply personal mission. Hailing from the Jack-Wilson Pepple Chieftaincy House of Bonny Kingdom in Rivers State, Lawson is leveraging her roots as a well of inspiration, infusing every brushstroke with the colors, stories, and spirit of her homeland.
Supported by local leaders, including Kingsley Banigo, the Administrator of Bonny Local Government Area, she’s receiving impassioned backing from her home community, which proudly views this event as a radiant celebration of Niger Delta culture.
The logistical feat of maintaining a 168‑hour painting marathon is only half the story. Equally formidable is the mental and physical challenge: sleep deprivation, constant creative ideation, and the sheer endurance required to sustain artistic focus around the clock.
Spectators will get a rare, behind‑the‑easel glimpse into Lawson’s creative process—watching her resilience in action as artistic vision battles fatigue.
This Paint‑A‑Thon is more than personal glory—it’s a statement about representation. By pushing African artistry into the glowing spotlight of international record‑setting, Lawson hopes to send a powerful message: African artists are vibrant, innovative, and rightfully deserving of global recognition.




Her stand is expected to rally the global art community, inspiring peers and emerging talents across the continent to dream bigger and push boundaries.
Local art lovers, families, and curious onlookers are all invited to witness history in the making. For Bonny’s residents, this is a communal moment—an opportunity to gather in solidarity, to support Lawson’s vision, and to collectively celebrate shared culture and craftsmanship.
Though the Paint‑A‑Thon will end the night of July 27, the conversation it sparks is only beginning. If successful, Lawson intends to leave behind a lasting legacy: proof that ambition, creativity, and cultural pride can converge in spectacular fashion.
She’s setting the bar high—not just for marathon painting feats—but for what African art can represent on the world stage.
As the world watches, brush poised, Holiveah Lawson isn’t just painting canvases—she’s painting a future where African cultural narratives resonate, inspire, and endure.
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