The father of Mamadi Kaba school principal will discover his talent only nine years later, because Mamadi has carefully hidden his activity for fear of being considered a loafer. It must be emphasized that at the time, in some African countries, the practice of drawing or painting was frowned upon by many parents. After the discovery of his work by his father, the young Mamadi receives the sincere compliments of this one and his unconditional encouragement for the continuation of his wonderful journey. It was a joy but especially a relief for Mamadi. Shortly after, he first attended the National School of Applied Arts Belle-Vue CONAKRY where he graduated or Graphic Arts with the mention of best student of his promotion in 1972. After a few years of service for the state Guinean, in 1978 he obtained a state scholarship from his country that will bring him to attend the Academy of Fine Arts Brera MILAN (Italy).

This time, he enrolled in painting classes and supported a thesis on the importance of masks in African social life in 1984.