Nigerian boy stuns art world

A 12-year-old Nigerian boy has wowed Lagos' art world with his talent. Waris Kareem had been drawing since he was three, but it was one particular portrait that changed his life. As DW's Flourish Chukwurah reports, he now has big plans for the future.

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[acjfiddler]

I love his Mom. “I just encourage him. You never know where his art will take him.” Now that is parenting.

[nodiet]

He talks like a adult and paints like a professional artist, impressive

[cadenmorales]

It breaks my heart to think that there are so many other children like this who don’t have the opportunity to use and express their gifts

[HuskyType]

To say “art cured my pain” is such a profound thing to say at such a young age. I wept when I heard him say it, I hope to see his art all over the world one day.

[naht_aivel]

This boy has massive potential. He speaks very intellegently for his age and his artwork is on par with professional artists. He has a bright future ahead of him

[valeriataylor]

imagine when he grows old and look his childhood drawings "oh, no dont look at that. I was still learning. I have evolved a lot huh?"

[alicesacco]

He's not only a simple artist. He is studying actual art history and all related things.

[whatwho]

Children are extremely intelligent when they are given the opportunity and the tools to Showcase what they can do. Beautiful

[robertwest]

Not only is he an amazing artist, but the way he carries and expresses himself, especially at that age, is astounding.

[sharongillesp]

He's the youngest hyper-realist artist in the world...not just Nigeria!

[Archer]

He seems like an “old soul.” Brilliant.

[Ash.Crow.Goddess]

He's clearly a genius. Savant of art. Bless his mother and his teachers.

[michaelflora]

Out of a child's  eyes  comes beauty and art. He is so blessed to have such a talent

[jessicas.]

All those kids in that art academy looked to be exceptional artists as well!

[t.g.]

“Art cures my pain, when I am not feeling good or when I’m lonely..” GOD and Humans - protect this child at all costs. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[zino]

He is not Nigerian's Leonardo Da vinci, he is Nigeria's Waris Kareem

[Snicklefritterz]

That’s some serious talent, mum raised him with manners too.

[debbiejohnson]

This boy is gifted beyond words and his personality has brought me to tears. He is a beautiful boy and super intelligent!
God bless this wonderful child!!!

[fenty]

Imagine all the untapped talent all around the world like this who haven't had the opportunity to showcase and/or refine it because of a lack of resources and support.

[insomniac]

How am I seeing this just now? This boy is a genius. Would love to see more of his works.