The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., today received a new Guinness World Record certificate from 15-year-old autistic artist and cyclist Kanyeyachukwu “Kanye” Tagbo-Okeke in Abuja, in recognition of his 686-mile cycling expedition from Enugu to Lagos.
The Minister commended Kanye’s family for channeling his energy into productive achievements, describing Kanye as “a shining light for the world.” She praised his resilience, creativity, and the inspiration he has brought to autism awareness in Nigeria and beyond.
“Kanye is the personification of what makes us want to be better human beings. He continues to break every single glass ceiling and surpass every expectation. When the world talks about the greats, and the likes of Mandela, I have no doubt that somewhere, the name Kanye will be there. I even believe that one day, he may be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize. That is something I feel in my spirit,” Musawa said.
Earlier, Kanye’s mother, Dr. Silvia Tagbo-Okeke, presented the certificate to the Minister and expressed gratitude for her consistent support.
“This second Guinness World Record is for cycling. He cycled from Enugu to Lagos, and it was also a tourism journey, captured along the way with community engagements and receptions in various states. We are here to officially present the record to our ‘Mummy’ because you have always supported us and our exhibitions over the years,” she said.
Dr. Tagbo-Okeke also highlighted Kanye’s upcoming art exhibition at the United Nations in New York, scheduled to run from 20th May to 25th August 2026.
Kanye, accompanied by his family and support team, completed the journey from 19th March to 2nd April 2026, setting the record as the youngest person to cycle 100 miles , a feat he surpassed by covering 686 miles across several states. The expedition served as a tourism showcase, featuring community engagements and official receptions that highlighted Nigeria’s culture, heritage, and landscapes.