Kareem Olamilekan Shocks the World with Extraordinary Talent
It is not every time the world acknowledges the emergence of a super genius especially from Africa. And not when that genius is an 11 year old hyper realist painter who observers from across the world has dubbed “The new Michelangelo”.
But what young Kareem Waris Olamilekan has achieved so far has etched his name and work in the annals of great art, especially with his recent triumph over 2,723 international candidates to win Taiwan’s 22nd Fervent Global Love of Lives Award.
Kareem whose art has been similarly recognized by global leaders including the President of France, Emmanuel Macron won the Fervent Global Love of Lives Award under Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation which was founded in 1997 and annually invites institutions, organizations, schools or individuals to recommend candidates who are brave, benevolent and diligent fighters in life.
The Foundation which promotes the ‘Global Love of Lives movement’ and believes that ‘Everyone is Good at Something’ has been working hard at building bridges across different peooles of the world.
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Kareem Olamilekan whose work stands out for his touch of genius is among Nigeria’s fast growing numbers of hyper-realist painters in Nigeria. His is however exemplary because of his very young age. While some others use pen, and ink, he prefers charcoal and pencil as the medium of choice for his paintings.
Using his impressive talent Olamilekan beat all the participants to clinch the 22nd Fervent Global Love of Lives Award; a top Taiwanese award.
Speaking on the commendable development, the Representative of Taiwan ( Republic of China) in Nigeria, Amb. Vincent Yang, said that Waris Kareem, who had gained global recognition for his incredible drawings would attend charity events with other laureates in Taipei and meet Taiwanese President, Tsai Ing-wen.
“Famous Nigerian Internet Bitty Artist – Waris Olamilekan Kareem stood out among 2,723 recommended candidates from all over the world earning the `22nd Fervent Global Love of Lives Award 2019’ from Taiwan’s Chou Ta-Kuan Cultural and Educational Foundation”.
“He sketched a stunning portrait of French President, Emmanuel Macron, on the spot in just two hours, which amazed the global media. He has now become a famous Internet artist,’’ he said.
He went on to extol Olamilekan’s efforts saying, “The poverty-stricken children all call him the little artist Robin Hood. He uses his drawing talent to produce beautiful works in exchange for some food to fight hunger and also to feed the hungry companions in the slum”.
“The works of Michelangelo motivate him, and his goal is to surpass the standard set by the great artist. He intends to use drawings to depict Africa vividly and flip a new life to change Africa”.
The young Nigerian artist is definitely one to watch with a potentially bright career ahead of him
Kelechi Deca
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