A10-year-old Nigerian pencil sketch artist, Master Morenikeji Ebunoluwa Joshua, exhibited an extraordinary skill in art at his debut solo art exhibition tagged “Emerging Visions” held recently at the National Gallery of Art, Federal Secretariat, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.
The highly anticipated exhibition, themed “Celebrating Faces of High Impact Series 001” attracted a lot of art lovers, educators, community leaders, and government officials from across the country.
According to his father, Mr. Bosun Morenikeji, “This exhibition is not just about art; it is a statement of hope, imagination, and the powerful stories children can tell when given the right platform,”
Despite his age, Master Joshua has continued to astonish critics and audiences alike with his exceptional eye for detail, emotional depth, and technical precision, attributes that have earned him international attention.
In recognition of his rare gift, Master Joshua has been listed among the Top 100 Child Prodigies in the World in the Art category for 2025 by the Global Child Prodigy Awards. The prestigious ceremony, sponsored by the Hindustan Group of Institutions, will take place at the British Parliament in London. Describing him as a “global inspiration,” the Global Child Prodigy Awards organizers said Joshua is “redefining what is possible when passion meets purpose at a young age.”
