With
basically a bounty on their heads, Mahjoub and his family became war refugees for four years in Morocco. At that time a young Mahjoub began to study art. His desire to learn, lead him onto a boat as a stowaway passenger. The destination was France, where he was accepted into an art program.
It was not long before he realized
that he was unprepared for the harsh winter and even harder times that lay ahead for him in France. His school materials were donations and his diet consisted of french fries - without the luxury of sauce. Ben Bella’s art star career quickly landed him a job at a supermarket and teaching jobs.
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