Hundreds pay last respect as Guinness World Record holder and visual artist Sharon Dede Padiki is laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners, family members, friends and members of Ghana’s creative arts community gathered on Saturday, September 26, 2026, to pay their final respects to visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, affectionately known as Padiki. The funeral rites for the renowned artist, who died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, began with […]
Hundreds gathered on September 26, 2026, to bid farewell to visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padiki, fondly known as Padiki. The funeral rites commenced with a service at the State House in Osu prior to her burial. Padiki, the founder and CEO of Padiki Art Gallery, set a world record for the largest leaf-print painting, measuring 54.33 square meters and depicting the Ghanaian flag.
Her innovative use of natural leaves, a sustainable material, established her as a pioneer in eco-friendly art. Beyond her record, Padiki was celebrated for her dedication to preserving Ghanaian culture and nurturing emerging artists through her gallery and various initiatives. A memorial service followed on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Calvary Methodist Church in Adabraka.
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