Nigerian boy stuns art world
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2019
- 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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He talks like a adult and paints like a professional artist, impressive
His words were legit beautiful
Would it be Ironic if this new environment ruins his art and inspiration?
It is inate Africa is the centre of life. There will be world peace when Africa is free.
@@michellephillips3655 I agree 100%
What a beautiful human being.
He's the youngest hyper-realist artist in the world...not just Nigeria!
Not true. My 11 year old nephew is almost the same way, except he is autistic (the real kind) and has a photographic memory, he can draw a hyper-realistic portrait or scene with many details from memory, it's pretty unbelievable how he does it but compared to Kareem it's rare that he draws, which is a shame. I'm pretty sure there are many more examples of kids like him out there but what I think makes Waris Kareem different is his roots, a child art prodigy coming out from a city like Lagos is a rare sight indeed, for many it's a feel good story which has gained him international recognition. I hope he gets a manager or someone that can do PR for him so he can take advantage of the situation and make some money from it since adult hyper-realistic artists are not rare.
@@mackjeez I agree completely with everything you said here, about there being many other hyper-realism artists the same age as him, however, I can't help but to correct you here: Lagos is not a country, it's a state☺...
not to take away from this young mans extraordinary talent.. but there are "savants" around the world doing these kinds of pictures from a very young age. for example look up the art of Akiane Kramarik when she started doing hyperrealistic art at the age of 8. she was featured on oprah at the age of 9.. etc.
@@mathildaalasomuka3622
My bad, edited.
Talented boy... See also Akiane God given talent. She started as a 4 year old. Look at her works especially the painting of Jesus Christ...
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?"
Right?!
Sniff, sniff. Do I smell a QUEEN fan?
😂😂😭
@Don Maincra 😂😂
So true!
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
School am i right 🤷
@@whoru2017 keep drawing, most importantly have fun, you'll keep unconsciously learning more as you grow
If I had a chance, I would show my art to the world, I honestly think I'm really good and have a chance
@@samcab9865 you have internet access, what more do you need?
do or do not
there is no try
be ready for failure, more often that not that is the case.
thought we seem to moving into a world where failure is not the worst thing...
what I cannot do is cry for the endless litanay of human suffering, for i would do nothing else
I love his Mom. “I just encourage him. You never know where his art will take him.” Now that is parenting.
Yup
That's not what she said though?
Mother said. I decided not to stop his drawing, you never know what path ...
My mother did that with me. I draw less now but am doing everything I can to get myself out there.
Karma. By not stopping him and making him going on a farm or something. He took his family out of poverty.
He is not Nigerian's Leonardo Da vinci, he is Nigeria's Waris Kareem
Thank you!
👏🏾 👏🏾
Yup so true
He is unique!
thank you for that! we need to keep in mind that "white people" are not a standard.
He's not only a simple artist. He is studying actual art history and all related things.
Ikr unlike some 12-year old “prodigy” getting recognition for doing paint splatters
@@Kaigokuiwu yh fam like that girl has no talent
@Mehmet Volintine nah I don’t agree with that . Ur basically saying drawing anime is not real art. I think coping anime is ok if u are learning but when u have been doing it for along time you have to get to a point where u can draw anime or cartoons of by heart. So yh I don’t agree with that at all mate . Drawing anime is real art with passion
@Mehmet Volintine also I would say you are sayin realism is better than a more cartoon style. That concept is bollocks
Ikr
Not only is he an amazing artist, but the way he carries and expresses himself, especially at that age, is astounding.
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.
What are you talking about?! Give me one reason why it isn’t art.
@Doctor Cough-for-Me Yes, it is.
Don't encourage the troll, guys.
@@camilopachon9845
Yep. Why are the Trolls here ? Brain dead.
The troll is jealous of the kid i reckon.
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
Joyce Woodruff he’s autistic, not in the bad way, but god has nothing to do with it
@Joyce Woodruff goodness , can we just give people credit without having this god take it all away???
Paul. B How is he autistic? Did you mean artistic? What did you see in this video that brought you to the conclusion that the boy might be autistic? Wow!
Temmy Id i mean autistic like brain autistic, autistic like people who are super good at math to a point where it is closer to a computer than a humain being, well, here that’s the same for drawing, you just can’t be that good at the age of 8 when you’re "normal", it doesn’t mean that their is no training behind it, but you just can’t make hyper realistic drawing that good and that fast at that age. I highly suggest you to go check a Korean named « Kim jung gi », he’s a monster who trained a lot every day, but he’s also a bit autistic, so he can remember everything he wanna draw without having a model and can draw for hours on big surface
@@p.b6032 Dile eso a Picasso o a Davinci
“Art cures my pain, when I am not feeling good or when I’m lonely..” GOD and Humans - protect this child at all costs. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Amen
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Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen indeed!!
He's clearly a genius. Savant of art. Bless his mother and his teachers.
AMEN
You don't know what art is.
@@sasnad3 What is art?
@@uwu-ue3ev Art is creating something that no one has ever experienced before. It's something you use to express what you can't express with your words. It is used for glorification. It is used to influence people. This is not art, this is just stupidly copying a photograph taken by a camera, which is pointless, a printer would do a better job. You have to learn about design, balance, anatomy and a long list of things, ideologies and philosophies even before you can start thinking like an artist.
@@uwu-ue3ev I only have to teach you 3-4 techniques and you will end up copying as good as this kid,
That’s some serious talent, mum raised him with manners too.
that is a given there no matter which tribe u r born into.
@Selasi Sablah not being close enough 2 africa PHYSICALLY but appreciating your perspective, i have 2 ask y u think that's happening? it's probably true in many parts of the world as societal norms r corroding & restructuring but what do u think accounts 4 it there in africa?
And his command of the English language is fantastic too. What a cute little kid ^_^
Dude.......he is in Africa. .....we were all raised with manners by force through severe beating from childhood..
He seems like an “old soul.” Brilliant.
No doubt!!! 🙏🏼💗
He has to be.
The mother and streets made him
I once was "tested" I am an old soul... I don't really believe in such tings, but when I believe that "test" I am
@@viktoriahobek9873,
I wasn’t aware of a test for being an old soul. What was it, if you don’t mind my asking.
The mother is wise, we must not interfere with a child's natural inclinations, if we do, it is like prying open a blossoming flower; you might damage it's delicate petals and never know what it really would have been. Be patient and see what God has nurtured within them and let it come out with encouragement and support. My child asked for a guitar at 5 yrs., but I thought piano for little ones and they wouldn't start them till 7 yrs., so I consulted a guitar teacher and he said, you should start where the child wants to start (of course!) so obvious, so it was guitar. I then endured the sounds for years until one day I almost said, "could you knock it off," but I bit my lip and said to myself, "leave it, it isn't time wasted, leave it alone." Then one day shortly after that, I heard a song, then another song, and I asked where did you get that music and was told, "I made it!" at 18 my child had written and composed their own album, a direction that was a complete surprise to us. Don't push, pull, or drag, but walk beside them and observe the flower opening and what a delightful surprise it will be then, no matter what they do, because everything that isn't wicked has value, from the laborer to the hair cutter the seamstress the farmer the artist.
wow! this is a beautiful story and you are a good writer, thank you:)
Why do you need to endure? Did the sound disturb you so much?
This is so true my son would stay in the kitchen at four years old in preschool and at home now he's a Great Chef ..
You are such a nice parent, really, this story is beautiful, I wish I had a mother like you... Thank you for being such a wonderful parent
@@herasean5720 I want to thank you for your comment, it means a lot to me. I gave up my career 20 years ago to pour myself into this wonderful job of raising children. I would say, look for any good in your parents, because we all have some, and learn from their mistakes so you can be the parent, when the time comes, that you wished you'd had.
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!!!
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.
And imagine the loss to humanity because of this...not just in art but also science and technology..
It's sad to be honest. There are many Leonardo da Vinci or Einsteins out there who will never be discovered because they need to put food in their stomachs first, survive diseases or illnesses, or the need for them to get away from war torn places first.
My country is one of those “art is a hobby not a career” sorta thing where parents try to encourage kids to follow more academic paths than artistic ones and there’s not a lot of formal education, and what we do have is very barebones. The better stuff comes from independent artists and tutors and can be pretty expensive.
As an art kid who didn’t get this kinda thing growing up outside of my parents just encouraging me, i hope that waris helps people realize that art should be just as valued as being an engineer, doctor, lawyer, or whatever other occupation.
Or genetic issues and sudden environmental events and trauma. I mean, living happy and in line with one's own ressources is kinda mostly a luck-based thing.
Some are born lucky or wealthy or able-bodied and some are born with the fundamental properties to have an easy time. Some are starting with adhd while others seems to have better working executive functions than the median.
@Victimhood 4 Votes
"imagine if we didn't have to spend so much time and resources on people who don't want to do anything other than sit around and blame others while everything is handed to them..."
Have you tried to imagine it?
Because not paying for them ends in 2 ways : Their death or paying for the consequences of trying not to pay for them. You're a fool if you think you can get away with not paying.
"Art cured my pain"
That was profound.
Sadly it's the opposite for me, drawing is painful and extremely boring for me, have to force myself everyday with the lack of drive and motivation I have, lost all that passion for about a year now, and I don't know how to regain it, maybe depression and social anxiety plays a big role too, wish I could went back into my kids days where I had no stress and only thought about having fun
@@livetochange974 maybe drawing it's not for you.
@@egiputrak I know, but I have to force myself because I have a way bigger goal, I wanted to be a write, making comics to be precise since in today's generation people prefer reading pictures over hundred paragraphs of lines, I have to suffer because I have a really great idea in mind that I want to put into vision
@@livetochange974 you can always hire people for the drawing. you just need to draw the moodboard for the artist to realize it. but hey art doesnt really have rules right
@@livetochange974 don't think that drawing is not for you. It's all about the mindset. I used to find drawing boring but now I absolutely love it. If you think drawing is interesting but don't like the process then you gotta learn to like it :)
This kind of talent is a bit hard especially realism..Hope he'll use his talent for good and he'll be popular as so the world can appreciate his hard works!
@@pet.me102 lies it can and has been to discriminate
@@desmass1 never seen before
@@pet.me102 look 40 years into the past.
@@pet.me102 you sure about that because all weapons in the world started off as some kind of design
He needs to start doing RUclips videos showcasing his work and how he does it.
Out of a child's eyes comes beauty and art. He is so blessed to have such a talent
Toussaint Louverture No not true art is not designed for everyone
Michael - he copied a photo.
@@dreamdiction Yea can you copy a photo, probably not, the point is that he has the talent necessary to create this art so he just needs an artistic vision and he's good
Hes not any ordinary child.
@@dreamdiction u try copying a photo and having it come out like that. I am an artist; where do u think most artists get their ideas from? Pictures and photos they copy and make their own.
Children are extremely intelligent when they are given the opportunity and the tools to Showcase what they can do. Beautiful
❤️❤️❤️
especially neuro Melinated kids. not trying to be racist. but have you ever seen a caucasoid (white) young child with that talent and Creativity?
That's the wonder here. Those opportunities and tools are usually only privies to the white educated and affluent upper class.
@@WitzclipZ When you live a life without any adversity you never learn what it feels like to be challenged and the growth that comes from overcoming obstacles never occurs. You basically grow up to be a Donald Trump.
No. He is truely 1 in 79 million.
He's an old soul. Bless you little man.
I've been drawing all my life,and this little dude is probably one of the most gifted individuals alive.Well done.
All those kids in that art academy looked to be exceptional artists as well!
The way he shares his opinion looks like an adult trap in a child body
Yes very smart talented kid
He's a prodigy
do you believe in reincarnation ?
Maybe he's just too adult for YOU. You only think that way because he speaks excellent English and I guess you were expecting him to be illiterate.
Or maybe a really smart child
“Art cures my pain.” Beautifully said. You are a gift from God, and I thank you for easing my Covid pandemic pain from the other side of my world.
This wonderful young man is a gift to all humanity. We must encourage and support him in every way we can so he can continue to touch the world with his art and talent. All children need to be loved and supported. All of them.
Shout out to the mom who didn't stand in the way of talent. The parent is key here, some of the most incredible people in the world never came to be because parents were on their way.
That woman is really an example to follow, great mother.
I am one of those people. I was a savant on the trumpet wnen i was eleven years old and my parent didn't care. I could read and write music but my mother took my trumpet and hit me above the eye and hit me over the head.
@@Rottimail dude, I can't explain my sempathy for you. Do you still play trumpet?
@@Jabafish No because they dislocated my jaw and didn't take me to the hospital and my jaw couldn't be fixed after I was adult. They didn't have the technology to fix my jaw after the fact. We're talking 1970. It would cost me $60,000 to fix it and the cost of a new set of teeth on top of it. Technology took too long.
I have had an interest in business when I was in my primary years and the fact that I have sell candies and other snacks in schools but my father wanted me to maintain my place as first honor in my class since grade one till I graduate as valedictorian in grade six and motivated me to become a good preacher and later after highschool I was encouraged by many to pursue Theology and I did it successfully with honors and recognition but after my graduation in college I only work for a few months and was introduced to MLM business with mentors that didn't provide wholesome training with no business ethics at all and I found myself confused. Two years later I flew to Thailand to be a missionary but later wasn't recognized when I arrived at the office of the denomination where I belong to. Then I decided to apply as a teacher in a few different primary schools before I landed in the University as a college instructor and during my 5 years in the University as lecturer, I was also active in the ministry as a volunteer pastor in our church and other missionary activities under the banner of that mission that I was denied. Then, after my 5 years in the University I was suddenly kicked out from the job and since December 2016 till this date of September 2020 I am still unemployed coz I got two calls from one university and one technical college for a job offer and later get disappointed by denying my resume because of my degree . I attempted to commit suicide several times but still I failed and now confusion and depression mix together in my psychological side that I cannot even make good coordination in my short term memory sometimes. Denied by my trusted friends and most of the community friends in the church would just pretend to be concern but I didn't feel their sincerity and I tried to enjoy myself in gardening now but still I stuck in my depression every time I remember all the flashbacks in the past. I cried most of the time when I am alone. My wife and my mother are the two people who tried to understand me but I knew they couldn't help me in alleviating this heaviness within me the fact that my father passed away before I can graudate in college 12 years back. Its hard. Because of several disappointments in the past that I decided not to get employed in the religious organization to which my degree really fits and my interest when I was young is still kicking in but don't have the guts to pursue and I don't know where to start and how to balance things and put it in a perspective that I can literally see which direction should I be going. I just want to share this and sorry for this lengthy lines that might be annoying to many of you here but I cannot blame my parents how they wanted me to become when I grow up but yet a bit disappointed for not being able to pursue to things that I am passionate about and to make it worst, I did pursue many directions that I seemingly assumed that would bring me a better career that brought me with disappointments and failures.
When you stop trying to teach birds how to swim, you see how well they soar.
I’m saving this. Such great words...
☝️🙏💚💚💚✊
Im gonna copy this
Not sure how that applies here...
More accurately, children are the arrow, and we are the bow. It is our job to aim them, to draw the bow back and to let them loose, but the flight is up to them...
@@wrongfootmcgee ehhhh, nah...... First one was better.
He's so sweet. Love how he expressed "the eyes" with his hands🤗
He is not only gifted in drawing for sure ...his eloquence says it all ..
How am I seeing this just now? This boy is a genius. Would love to see more of his works.
"To make sure the boy is in the best environment to nurture his talents" Shouldn't that be what we strive for with every child?
Right
AGREED!!!
If you use all that money to help children then what will politicians have to spend on themselves
I know
His talent grew from the environment he was in. Now he is cut off from that.
جمال الابداع ودقة التفاصيل ...تعني ان روحة فعلا جميله ليرى ادق ادق تفاصيل الانسانية ...روعة.
is no one gonna talk about the art organisation that helped him and other kids nourish their talents. God bless the founder of that academy
Waris is not recognised by important people. HE IS THE IMPORTANT PEOPLE!
You can do better than this. We all know it...
SPEAK ENGLISH!!!
This child deserves everything good, just think of how many talented people around the world who don’t even have the opportunity or chance to express their talents or be successful in life, for what they enjoy doing, it’s sad. But very amazed and proud of this boy.
now he's a child prodigy, what an amazing young boy!
Did he just say " art cures my pain" this boy is an old soul. His talent is remarkable cudos to those who are nurturing his talent especially his mom.
Let’s help this young man. His amazing.
ThyJuan C he don't need your help.
He need help from rich African people
@@medoopacific4612 .... pathetic individual you are. What a negative, vile and hateful individual.
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Medoo, Pacific anyone that what’s to help this amazing child should.
Thank you, you are welcome to help him.
Norah Eli I will look for more information about him.
Scary thing is that he will only get better. I see bigger and better things young man
@pinoy426 what a negative thing to say...
Why scary?
Why scary actually?
@@Mel0UltraMel It's true though and the last thing the reporter said made me shiver: he is aiming to be Nigeria's Leonardo Divinci by the time he's 15. That is an insane amount of pressure for something unachievable.
@pinoy426 Maybe you did but that doesn't mean he would what heck very negative comment.
These are the kinds of vids I think of when some Americans refuse to acknowledge people as individuals instead of defining people by skin. What a talented little angel. He has such a bright future.
Just Wow! 12 yrs old I can imagine how he will draw when he hit 16😳
Its good to see Africa's talent exposed to the outer world, for the better. Good work. Keep progressing
Africa did nothing to flourish his talent, he must of been drawing since the moment he got a paper and a pencil, it's all hardwork from all young age since poor kids don't go to school so they have alot of free time, and there's billions of poor people in Africa and there's only a few talented people there, can't really say Africa Is amazing just because of some people
@@livetochange974 Thats not really what i meant, but i understand what you mean...thanks for your perspective, though.😁
@@jovani5732 it'd OK I forgive you since I'm way too kind
@@livetochange974 Well, thanks, i guess
@@jovani5732 no problem my friend, I feel that you exploited my kindness but it's okay, I'm used to it
Let's just hope that the "government" is not benefiting from his art more than he is. He is well-deserving of what his talents can earn him. WAY TO GO YOUNG KAREEM!! ♥ .•:*¨¨*:•. ♥
You already know the answer 😬
"A better school" ....great for him, sad for all the other children left behind. Praying for protection for this boy and his family and artwork.
I wonder if he is selling any of his art
@@GoldenboY-DE I'm hoping not...
@@wendyellis3738 I hope so. I hope he gets ALL of the profit.
He’s a wonderful young man and has an amazing talent. God bless this beautiful child and his family
First sentence : "Every detail matters"
**Uploads video in 720p**
🤣🤣🤣 Can't stop laughing
Me: very detailed... *watching it in 360p*
Bruh, my internet is really sucks, i watch this in 144p
He is a genius. That picture looks like a photograph!
Producing a drawing or painting that imitates a photograph is completely pointless.
@@andrewmartin6445 Great artists such as Lutrec or Picasso drew with great skill at an early age that culminated in the discovery and development of their own style.
Artist of all backgrounds and races are amazing (music, painting, drawing, sculpting, etc).
I saw a dude carving trees with a chain saw! Excellent art makes the non-artist smile 🙂😁
Yes that's great. But Someone able to draw realistic when he was 5 years old. But he is asian. So he is not famous. nowadays he work at military service. Someone able to speak 7 languages in age of 9 years old but he is not famous as well. Because he is asian. Nowadays he is senator. Mostly south east asia even they got talent. They will forgot from the world. This is the reality.
@@andrewmartin6445 If it has a point it’s that it appears entirely part of our world but is the product of imagination. I am not attracted to copies of photos but making them should be worthwhile practice. As a photographer, I feel that the art is in the source image.
What a gifted young man. God bless him and his family. I hope him success in the future!
True but all children are gifted, given a decent opportunity they will shine. While this is good Favouring one or two here and there cos they are shining their gift early is just maintaining the prejudice that disadvantages others. Can people out here understand that all children have this and they just also just need the right nurturing and environment ? Can people here understand that all humans have it with the right ingredients in place and that is just common sense and not rocket science and demand the European slavery that created this disadvantages be brought to an end once and for all?
Yeah, I hope he'll be able to study at an art university and make this into his career
He is such a talented boy. As he said art makes him feel good. Same case for me, but I started hyper realism at 15. I wish after years his name would be used to inspire other budding artist. 👏👌👌
it’s not talent it’s just hardwork like you’re not born with talents like me I started drawing when I was 2 years old and every single day I improved and learned more every single day it’s not talents it’s hard work, people who works really hard is the ones I really respect. anyone can do what they want if they work hard like me i was just learning swimming in year 4 I was really bad but now I’m one of the best swimmers in my class you’re not gonna learn if you don’t try hard.
@@Drawnime7 look hard work is important... But if you have talent you'll achieve what you wnat with not too much effort...
@@JKPArtsStories um do you mean want*
@@JKPArtsStories ya I guess you’re right but everyone has to work hard to Achieve they’re goal
@@Drawnime7 yeah true...
Wow, amazing. Such maturity in this young man. You can see it in his work and hear it in his words. He's the bread winner already at 11 years old. Good for them!!
I wish he becomes successful and opens an art academy for children like him one day offering them opportunities. He's more talented and skilled than even many adult artists. Children like him are the true face of Africa.
For God so loved the world that He gave his only son, that whosoever believes on him should not perish, but have everlasting life...God loved us first, would you show your love to him. Repent and be converted. Now is the time for salvation, tomorrow may be too late
Yes, “true face of Africa” is a wonderful way to describe this young man’s gift ! I hope he gets to have an exhibition in London so I can admire up close his expressive work , which I am sure will encourage other young artists worldwide !
His vision will see him through. Stay blessed child.
Indeed 'blessed' , but by Nature of which we humans are part of and not blessed by some man made god illusion.
@@43painter did you seriously have to do all that 🗿 maybe let people have faith
Watch this kid, it'll be interesting to see how his career grows over time.
Finally one of these videos with a kid that has actual talent. Most of the other ones are kids splattering paint on canvases and calling it abstract.
He’s impressive. I really enjoy hearing him speak, wise beyond his age.
Jesus took the fall for all of mankind. He will save you, if you would just cry out to Him. Call upon His name today.
Romans 10:13
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved
@@brotherdj777 amen
@@brotherdj777 Amen. Don't let any of these negative happenings in the world to affect your soul. He saves even after death. So rejoice while we breath.
@@Elitecommando501 what do you mean by he saves after death?
"Art cure my pain." Spoken like the true artist he is
Ikr, weather your “good” at art or not, it can be so therapeutic
Nigeria has some amazing talents.
I think Waris Kareem is already a global star. Love n good luck to him along with lots of prayers for his success.
He is talking above his age and his skills are God gifted
He has a gift, no god required for that.
@@l3p3 upto u😛
Let me tell you, god has nothing to do with that kids talent.
@@Gamer420life who give you this information 😛
God has EVERYTHING to do with art and beauty. He is the CREATOR. If you don't know this, you don't know a thing about God. Either way, GOD bless you😉
When you see talents like these, and the governments helping to nurture them, you feel like the world will be a great place one day.
Or maybe they just want to exploit them. 😪
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Well said. Right now we have to embrace optimism in a very passionate way ❤️
Ou yes! It is promising!
I hope this young man goes far in life xx
He's a beautiful soul, a natural Genius! His family must be so very proud, I hope more of our children will be shown in their true image just like this.
I'm looking forward to seeing more works!
Bless this young boy to become a successful man !
Once he started talking I was like this kid is a little college art professor already lol
A dear boy and his talent is wonderful to see. What a little joy.
The older he gets, the better he will get believe me. God bless him and his family.
He is exceptional...May Allah bless this boy and guid him to success.
“Art cures my pain” .. that is powerful and it comes from a true artist, God bless him
When a person struggles, they develop talent.
Doesn't seems to work like that for me. 😏
Here iam depresed eating burgers
Not necessarily.
Haha let the hard times roll
@Tired Siren hate to be rude but your spelling needs some work.
Seeing all those kids in the art studio is so heart-warming. Children are a gift from God and we must nurture and protect them
Watching from Vietnam. I am so impressed by his talent. you have done a good job boy!
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He's an ARTIST and after a Speaker. He's well spoken and knows what he wants too. God be with Him.
What a beautiful amazing little boy. A God given gift he's nurtured wonderfully.
Okay my most curiosity is why did some people dislike this??????
Because they're jealous or don't believe that there are child prodigies out there. I will tell you; in every country there is at least 1 genius or prodigy .(if you're lucky maybe 2)
He’s so well spoken. PERIODT
It is interesting he mentioned eyes. They all have beautiful eyes.
It takes a country to raise a child.
Imagine if his parents had forced him to do something else.
Imagine if his mother had told him to stop doodling.
Imagine if the owners of the academy had overlooked the village.
Or if the teacher didn't care.
Or if his fellow Nigerians had ignored his talent.
That's why governments have to support families, have to support education, have to support the arts, the sciences, every passion possible. That's how you raise a country.
So perfectly stated..
Yep government give you limitations!
True TRUE TRUE. My parents didn't support in my athletic career instead they nagged be about school and there was no clubs around me I could join so I didn't get to make history. I am still trying myslef tho at 17. I hope I can make it.
@@hejda4101 Don't EVER give up, keep working on your education and keep training and practicing.
They have athletes who try out in college (some have NEVER played!) and some make the team.
You have to trust yourself and apply total dedication. I pray that The Heavenly Father Above blesses you with the GRIT to press FORWARD!.
What a heartwarming story, and what an amazing young talent. You go Waris, keep on inspiring other children to become artists. You are one of the stars in this world.
He, and his talent, are a precious gift from God. 🙏🙏🙏
This is what we strive too protect and nurture... our children!
Not only is Waris a naturally gifted artist, he is also extremely wise. Many blessings & success to you Waris.
Wow! This kid is AMAZING! What incredible talent! He should have a free ride on society!
Waris, I like your drawings very much! I feel connected with the people's stories. You did that! You connected an old white lady in America with that young boy in the first drawing, across thousands of miles of ocean! Congratulations on your talent! 🇺🇸👵🏻
I’m crying, I can’t stop myself. These are my kids. Come of the PlayStation and start drawing. Keep it up kids. #Africarocks
i'm guessing u MEANT to write "come OFF the playstation" right?
@@babagalacticus you're slow huh?
Nigeria?
Maybe, if you just focused on what your kids enjoy and are good at, instead of trying to push them into an area you value, they'd be just as good at something.
If they enjoy their Playstation, maybe they are the next Ninja or Shroud? Maybe they make millions playing video-games, being admired by millions?
Unless you let them do what they like to do, you'll never find out... Only that the area you chose for them isn't the one that they will excel in.
@@liquidminds Thanks for your comment. We lift children up and praise them even if they’re not ours. “Focus on what they like instead of” WHAT NOW “PUSH THEM INTO AN AREA YOU VALUE” 😱 We don’t roll like that, we support and encourage them to follow their paths in life. How do you know I’m not focused on what they like. My son is a computer Genius. He builds computer from the ground up and he’s only 9 year old. But also loves his PlayStation just like any other kids. Celebrating all kids and their creativity. Spread love liquidminds.
All children need to be exposed to art and music. We will never know what talents a child might have unless they are allowed to try.
Yesss. I agree with you. I played the clarinet. Not that good, but I learned to appreciate all music.
What's even more fascinating is that most geniuses have an art they practice, which reveals answers they are seeking, whether in science, math, engineering, etc. You're right. Art is a powerful tool. Interesting how art and music has been eliminated from most public schools in America.
I bet there's a correlation between rising crime and cutting art and music programs.
Yes definitely
All kids have strength and weaknesses.
We should just start to develop their strengths instead of punishing for their weaknesses.
Good at maths, bad at language? You need to find help getting better at language. Other way around? Get better in maths.
Sure... some basic knowledge is important and even if you don't like maths, being able to do basic calculations is necessary... but you don't need to master it. Focus on what you can do well and become a master in that.
I was born with a natural talent for art. I discovered in Kindergarten that I could copy almost anything in front of me, and I reached my realism stage when I was only 7.
But, unfortunately, I have this gift because I was also born with dyslexia, ADD and dyscalculia.
Even though my parents recognized my talent, they wanted me to have a normal childhood and did nothing at all to help me persue a career. Both a blessing and a curse.
But I never had a normal childhood because the schools, at the time, recognized me as "mentally handicapped" and put in classes with teachers that couldn't help or teach me. I was punished a lot for drawing in class and my parents never understood why I couldn't just sit down, pay attention, and do my work well. As hard as I tried to be the way they wanted me to be, I couldn't help but to listen to the constant impulse go doodle on everything put in front of me.
And later on, when I got to high school, I was so far behind I didn't have a chance. But that's when my parents learned about an art school for students my age. I made a portfolio, and despite my grades being what they were, I got in. I was only there for 2 years because I spent my freshman and sophomore years in a regular high school.
I barely scraped by, because there were still math, English, science and history classes, and even at this school there was no one to help me. You'd think, but no.
But I won a lot of awards for my art. But I was in the lower half of the class with not so good grades.
Although I got that short break, school was still mostly a bust for me.
Talent in the arts is rarely a useful one. Artists, musicians, what-have- you, are a dime a dozen. And if they're like me, just struggling to stay in the game because the system wasn't made for you, then there's even less worth in that.
The arts and artists are a liability and a risk.
That's one reason why schools stick to getting their athletes on top. People like watching the neighbor kid break his collarbone and seeing his girlfriend wave pom-poms in the air. Instant gratification and minor celebrity.
Artistic children are a bore to the common man.
He was born to be great
Nigerian Will shock the world, in future. Too many talented young people.
This young boy is absolutely amazing. Touched by the hand of God.
He is extraordinarily gifted and I earnestly wish him all the best of success
He speaks as if he's been doing it forever. He's an old soul.
He is 12. He has been creating HIS entire life
Now this is brilliant TALENT!
Waris kareem you have a truly amazing gift, at a young age it's so great to see that all you need is some pencils and paper that will hopefully help to aspire other young people to put down their computer control pads and follow in your footsteps. When l was really young our mum always encouraged us to draw and we also discovered talent for drawing. Your parents must be so proud. Good luck hope to see more of your beautiful artwork in the future.
"Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere" -ratatouille
If he’s doing this as a kid, by the time he becomes an adult his art will be in 3D motion and life-like. He’s getting every details down to the pores.
mccoy1303
What??? 😂😂
What's even more impressive is the time that it took to complete it.
You try it. It is often harder to make an exact copy.
He must be a great artist in a previous life.
A child prodigy .. really inspiring many people..your painting is as natural as your talent is like flowing water
"ART CURE MY PAIN..." Those words actually hitme right in my soul.. How wonderful this world could be. If more people value the importance of art.. Art in any form should be spread all over the education system. To me art, it's doing something with your entire body and soul, putting your very essence in to what you are doing.. I don't know really, I'm not an artist, and I didn't study nothing of this sort... But ultimately art is to me a feeling...
I really hope that He has a chance to shine in the big world, because He deserves it.
He is so special.he has enthusiasm and power
We are very proud of him. I started arts from a very tender age too but I never had encouragement and exposure like him. I am still struggling but I have not lost hope.