Created by Dr. Peacemaker Alexander Efeoghene, a Fine Arts graduate of the University of Benin, the monumental scroll spans approximately 170 meters and features more than 2,000 painted scenes covering Genesis chapters 1 to 50. Executed in vibrant acrylic in an impressionist style, the work took nearly three years of intensive studio practice between 2022 and 2025.
Dr Peacemaker Alexander Efeoghene… the artist
Stretching 588 feet across canvas, the work does more than pursue a world record. It affirms the enduring power of faith-inspired creativity — and demonstrates how disciplined vision can transform scripture into sweeping visual narrative… As the work awaits Guinness certification, its broader impact is already evident. The Genesis scroll merges theology with visual art and tradition with contemporary expression, positioning Nigeria once again within the global conversation on monumental art
HISTORY unfolded quietly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a church service at RCCG Lagos Province 27, when Pastor Noruwa Edokpolo announced that the congregation was about to witness a landmark achievement.
What followed was the unveiling of what is being described as the longest hand-painted illustrated scroll of a book of the Bible by an individual — a 588-ft visual rendering of the Book of Genesis.
Created by Dr. Peacemaker Alexander Efeoghene, a Fine Arts graduate of the University of Benin, the monumental scroll spans approximately 170 meters and features more than 2,000 painted scenes covering Genesis chapters 1 to 50. Executed in vibrant acrylic in an impressionist style, the work took nearly three years of intensive studio practice between 2022 and 2025.
Mounted on attached LBB card and operated with a manually propelled rolling device, the scroll surpasses the 328-ft (100-meter) record set in 2010 by Chinese artist Dai Dunbang and his team. The project is currently undergoing verification by Guinness World Records.
For Dr. Efeoghene, the work represents the culmination of decades devoted to visual storytelling.
“My passion for illustrating Bible stories began in 1996,” he said. “This project is a humble attempt to inspire Christian artists to use their creative gifts to tell God’s stories in new and compelling ways.”
Over the course of his career, Efeoghene has completed more than 2,000 commissioned illustrations for publishers and organisations. The Genesis scroll stands as both an artistic milestone and a personal spiritual statement.
Pastor Noruwa Edokpolo, Host and Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator Pastor Noruwa Edokpolo emphasised that the initiative extends beyond record-setting ambition.
“This is not merely about setting records,” he noted. “It is a fusion of biblical truth and contemporary artistic expression, serving as a visual teaching tool for children, the illiterate and diverse cultures.”
Beyond its scale, the project integrates art, education and outreach. Plans are underway for local and international exhibitions in collaboration with Christian organisations, museums, galleries, academic institutions and corporate sponsors. Digital reproductions are intended to support missionary efforts and broaden access.
A percentage of proceeds from exhibitions and related initiatives will be directed toward community outreach, particularly supporting underprivileged children and women with special needs.
The project has been registered with the Nigerian Copyright Commission and has received endorsement from the Omooba Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon Art Foundation (OYASAF), lending institutional weight to its cultural significance.
Dr. Efeoghene’s professional trajectory reflects a blend of scholarship and studio practice. He has lectured at Mountain Top University, the University of Benin and Yaba College of Technology. He is founder of D’Scroll Arts Gallery & Museum and Mansion Studio Creation, and currently serves as Director of Programs and Consultant at Shodex Art Gallery & Museum in Lagos.
As the work awaits Guinness certification, its broader impact is already evident. The Genesis scroll merges theology with visual art and tradition with contemporary expression, positioning Nigeria once again within the global conversation on monumental art.
Stretching 588 feet across canvas, the work does more than pursue a world record. It affirms the enduring power of faith-inspired creativity — and demonstrates how disciplined vision can transform scripture into sweeping visual narrative.
