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11-Year-Old Nigerian Artist Creates Stunning Portraits of Figures in His Community

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Peter J. Rickards
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11-Year-Old Art Prodigy

The youngest professional artist in Nigeria is gaining international exposure for his stunning lifelike portraits. Eleven-year-old Kareem Waris Olamilekan draws family members, friends and other community members from his makeshift art studio in Lagos. He also recently caught the attention of French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Watch the video above to learn more about this amazing artistic prodigy.