Say hello to Fuji, the 3-year-old Nigerian photographer

Fuji frames a photo of a traffic light in Lagos, Nigeria.

courtesy of Pius Kugbere Remet

Fuji frames a photo of a traffic light in Lagos, Nigeria. The 3-year-old photographer has exhibited his work at the Terra Kulture gallery in Lagos.

Four days after his very first public photography exhibition, Onafujiri “Fuji” Remet hit another milestone.

He turned 3 years old.

This is the world through Fuji’s eyes.

Fuji Remet

This is the world through Fuji’s eyes.

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The young photographer has been snapping pictures of street life in Lagos, Nigeria ever since he first got his hands on a camera at 11 months. He’s currently working on a Sony DSLR Alpha 200, but his parents say he’s outgrown it.

Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria.

Fuji Remet

Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria.

“We are currently looking forward to buying him a light but higher grade of camera with the intention of also introducing him to the intrigues of the lens types and function,” proud dad Pius Remet told the Daily News in an email.

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Fuji’s parents are trying to get him a higher grade of camera with the intention of introducing him “to the intrigues of the lens types and function,” dad Pius Remet said.

courtesy of Pius Kugbere Remet

Fuji’s parents are trying to get him a higher grade of camera with the intention of introducing him “to the intrigues of the lens types and function,” dad Pius Remet said.

Fuji’s parents and two older sisters are all artists, so Pius says the child grew up in a creative environment. The little guy was allowed to play with his family’s expensive photography equipment and that initial curiosity led to a passion for clicking.

Fuji’s favorite focus is Lagos, Nigeria’s most populous and colorful city. The 3-year-old wanders with his dad through the city’s crowded streets, taking pictures of street vendors and traffic. He’s learned how to zoom in and out and frame multiple objects.

Fuji's dad and mom are both painters. They have always encouraged their son to get hands on with photography equipment.

Fuji Remet

Fuji’s dad and mom are both painters. They have always encouraged their son to get hands on with photography equipment.

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He’s also recently learned how to delete images on the camera by himself. But that’s a skill his parents want to curb. They’ve asked the little guy to please “don’t delete your picture until mum and dad say it’s okay,” Pius explained.

Fuji points his camera toward a model on the street.

courtesy of Pius Kugbere Remet

Fuji points his camera toward a model on the street.

Fuji’s exhibition at Nigeria’s Terra Kulture gallery will soon be followed up by another show, this time including work by his older sisters, Onariette and Onatteni Remet.

Pius says this is just the beginning.

And here's Fuji's shot of that model on a street in Lagos, Nigeria.

Fuji Remet

And here’s Fuji’s shot of that model on a street in Lagos, Nigeria.

“Fuji will start school after the summer holidays,” his dad said. “We look forward to a greater level of learning further about his passion particularly once he can read and write.”

Fuji also likes to take portraits.

Fuji Remet

Fuji also likes to take portraits.

Fuji’s older sister is named Onarietta. His younger sister is Onatteni. Both are musicians and artists.

Fuji Remet

Fuji’s older sister is named Onarietta. His younger sister is Onatteni. Both are musicians and artists.

Fuji’s grandfather was Pa Benedict Odiase, who composed Nigeria’s national anthem.

Fuji Remet

Fuji’s grandfather was Pa Benedict Odiase, who composed Nigeria’s national anthem.

Fuji leans on a tree to capture that perfect shot.

courtesy of Pius Kugbere Remet

Fuji leans on a tree to capture that perfect shot.


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