Introducing Jake, the Ghanaian boy whose viral photo showcasing his drawing skills captivated the internet after being shared online.

 

Jake, a young Ghanaian boy who gained internet fame at the age of five, became a viral sensation in 2016 when a photo of him drawing was shared online. The image, which has since been widely circulated as a meme, was taken in Koforidua, Ghana, by a man named Adufah, who had traveled from the United States to teach art at a local school where Jake was a student.

Since its inception, the photo of Jake has been utilized countless times across social media platforms to humorously depict various scenarios, such as seriousness or exam stress. Despite his young age at the time, Jake's image resonated widely and sparked a phenomenon that extended far beyond Ghana's borders.

Jake, who hails from the Eastern Region of Ghana in a town called Asempanaye near Koforidua, unwittingly became an internet sensation, with his meme generating significant attention and even raising thousands of dollars from generous internet users. One guy commented; Is the seriousness for me.😂