The Norfolk artist inspiring young people for Black History Month

Danny Keen's self portrait Credit: Danny Keen

From his studio near Sheringham in Norfolk, artist Danny Keen has won national recognition depicting outstanding figures in the black community.

He puts his success down to the entrepreneurial spirit he brought over as an immigrant from Jamaica.

Danny Keen painting Credit: ITV Anglia

As part of events celebrating Black History Month, Danny's displaying his paintings to students at City College in Norwich.

Credit: Danny Keen
Credit: Danny Keen
Danny Keen's self portrait Credit: Danny Keen

Black History month aims to show young people that they are part of a proud tradition of achievement.

Norwich student and young musician Mussa Seide has been inspired by Danny's work to pursue his own form of artistic talent - music and rap.

Mussa Credit: ITV Anglia

For Mussa the month will have a lasting impact - he's about to start working on his first single.

Click below to watch the full report from ITV News Anglia's Hannah Wilkinson.