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

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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.

https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1014279678834724864

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

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