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Guinness World Record holder and celebrated Ghanaian artist Sharon Dede Padiki dies at 50
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Padiki, who gained international acclaim as the first and official Guinness World Records holder for the world's largest leaf-print painting, was reported dead on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Padiki made history in 2025 by setting the Guinness World Record for the world's largest leaf-print painting, earning international recognition for her innovative work.
She also served on the Curatorial Board of the Pan African Heritage World Museum, joined the board of Ghana Digital Centres Limited in 2022, and worked as Assistant Development Officer and Head of Hostels at Accra Technical University.
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