Read the Fascinating Story of a 3-year Old Photographer

The following story has been shared by many websites/blog sites in Nigeria but I am still compelled to share it because it fascinated me when I came across it. It is the story of a 3-year old who has taken to photography as a career. Onafujiri “Fuji” Remet is a 3-year old prodigious Nigerian kid who is taking the world of photography by storm and who enjoys the support of his artist and graphic designer father. Actually, his father was the one who sent his photographs to CNN, who profiled him on Inside Africa, a programme which focuses on Africa, and since then Fuji’s profile has been soaring.

Looking at pictures of Fuji carrying a camera, I cannot but wonder how he manages to carry the camera. I know such cameras are a bit heavy, having had the opportunity to handle my colleague’s.

A look at Fuji’s family makes his precocity understandable. His two elder sisters, Onarietta (9) and Onatteni (7) are award winning geniuses in painting, computer graphics and photography while their parents, Pius and Lilian Remet, are professional painters and early child development experts. These additional pieces of information apparently explain a lot.

Below is what CNN has to say about Fuji:

While most children his age in Nigeria – and the rest of the world – are more concerned with their toys than a career, Onafujiri “Fuji” Remet has already embarked on his mission to become a professional photographer.

Proud dad Pius Kugbere Remet...says Fuji’s inspiration came from the work of his creative family....

All kids are gifted. Some just open their packages earlier than others.

Let me add my own thoughts. All of us are gifted not just kids. We should identify our strengths. And the earlier we do that, the better for us. But if you think it is late for you (which I doubt), encourage your children to discover their strengths and they will admire and commend you for it later in life. Only make sure you don't coerce them to do what you want.

If Fuji can do it, you or your children or anyone you have influence over can. Or what do you think?