Hao Ge
Emmanuel Uwechue, known by his stage name Brother Hao (Chinese: 郝歌; pinyin: Hǎo Gē) is a Nigerian singer. He rose to fame through a performance with Han Hong on the CCTV New Year's Gala and has emerged as one of the most notable foreign singers in China.[1]
Brother Hao | |
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| Birth name | Emmanuel Uwechue |
| Also known as | Hao Ge, Brother Hao |
| Born | 1973 (age 49–50) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Genres | Mandopop Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Career
Uwechue began his singing career in the choir at Lagos' House on the Rock Pentecostal church in Nigeria.[1] He received a degree in engineering, and began to pursue a singing career, which led his father to disown him. Before getting his career off the ground in China, he was a country music singer.[1] In 2001, a friend of his, Li Yayu, started Uwechue's singing career in China by inviting him to perform in hotels and bars throughout Henan and Hubei.[1] At the Big Easy Bar in Beijing, he was discovered by Liu Huan, a well-known music producer, who helped him learn Mandarin Chinese.[1]
Discography
- Red and Black (2006)
- Hao Ge’s Latest Songs (2008)
- Beloved Life (2009)
See also
References
- Wang, Jimmy (15 March 2011). "Nigerian Finds Pop Stardom in Beijing". New York Times. Archived from the original on 20 March 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.