Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, a Ghanaian toddler, has become the world’s youngest artist, as recognized by Guinness World Records. Born at just one year and 152 days old, Ace-Liam started painting at six months old.

A toddler from Ghana, Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, has made history by becoming the world’s youngest artist, as recognized by Guinness World Records. Ace-Liam was just 1 year and 152 days old when he received the prestigious title, having started painting at the tender age of six months.

Ace-Liam’s mother, Chantelle Kuukua Eghan, is herself an artist. She introduced him to painting as a way to keep him entertained while she worked on a piece commissioned for Miss Universe 2023. Eghan set up her infant with a canvas and paint, and was amazed by the vibrant artwork he created. She named her child’s first piece “The Crawl.”

Eghan said that Ace-Liam already knew what colors complement each other. “His paintings show someone who is intrigued about discovering things,” she said.

With time, Ace-Liam’s interest in painting grew more. Now, he would paint in their home studio, standing at his mini easel with his own apron and paint palette. He often calls on his mother to help him open the colors he chooses for his sessions, which can last anywhere from a few minutes to several days. “Once he’s done, he says, ‘Mama finish,’” Eghan told Guinness. “Every painting is an expression of his curiosity and joy in discovering new things.”