Ghana is proud to celebrate this big win. Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who is a 2-year-old painting prodigy, has been named the 2025 Global Child Prodigy in Art.
You would remember Ace Liam at the time he got his Guinness World Record as the youngest male artist back last year, 2024. His new award as the 2025 Global Child Prodigy in Art puts him among the best young artists in the world, and this is definitely a big step forward for Africa and Ghana as a whole.
The ceremony was a big one, held at the UK Parliament, where dignitaries, art lovers, and family members came together to honor Ace-Liam’s amazing talent.
People all over the world have been fascinated by the young artist’s colorful paintings, which use color and shape in creative ways. One might wonder how he does it. Or even if he knows what he’s painting. It’s really a surprising amount of creativity for someone at that age.
Who Is Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah?
Ace-Liam was born in Ghana in 2022, and his amazing artistic talent quickly drew attention from both Ghana and the rest of the world. His one-of-a-kind works, which had bright colors, dynamic abstract strokes, and a strong sense of design, went viral on social media and received a lot of praise.
Ace-Liam’s art has already been shown in many exhibitions and is now in the collections of art lovers and collectors all over the world, even though he is only 2 years old.
Ace-Liam’s artistic journey began at home, where his mother, who was also a creative professional, noticed his amazing ability to understand colors and composition even before he turned the age of 1.
Ace-Liam made news in 2024 when he became the youngest male artist in Ghana to show his work professionally, winning him the Guinness World Record. This important event opened up more doors and gave him more recognition.
The Global Child Prodigy Awards
The Global Child Prodigy Awards (GCPA) are an important event that honors amazing kids from all over the world, but only those who are under 15 years old. These awards honor the many talents of young people in a wide range of fields, including music, painting, sports, and more.
Getting recognized by the GCPA is more than just getting an award; it shows that a child has worked hard, done great work, been disciplined, and has the potential to make a difference in their field.
In the past, winners of awards have had life-changing opportunities, such as getting help from well-known global organizations, getting advice from experts in their field, and working with groups that help young talent grow. This kind of recognition can help them improve their skills and reach more people.
For Ace-Liam, winning the award at the UK Parliament, which is a place with a lot of history and importance to the world, means a lot more than just a personal achievement.
People like Ace-Liam are paving the way for a better and more welcoming future in the creative fields.
For Ghana and Africa
Ace-Liam’s amazing journey is not only a personal victory, but it is also a big cultural milestone for Ghana and all of Africa.
As Ghana puts more effort into developing creative talents through new programs in the arts and education, young visionaries like Ace-Liam become sources of motivation and inspiration, showing how much potential the country’s young people have.
His success story strikes a chord with many people, and it has inspired parents, teachers, and even me to support arts-based learning programs that celebrate and develop non-traditional ways of being smart and creative.
Not only has Ace-Liam Sam Ankrah become a national treasure, but he has also inspired people all over the world. It’s a huge honor for someone just starting out in life to be named a 2025 Global Child Prodigy in Art and honored at the UK Parliament.
