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Uwechue began his singing career in the choir at [[Lagos]]' House on the Rock Pentecostal church in Nigeria.<ref name="wang"/> 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.<ref name="wang"/> In 2001, a friend of his advised Uwechue to move to Beijing, where he started performing at bars and hotels.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2013-06-21 |title=Hao Ge: An African super star singer in China |url=https://masharikiradio.wordpress.com/2013/06/21/hao-ge-an-african-super-star-singer-in-china/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Mashariki |language=en}}</ref> At the Big Easy Bar in Beijing in 2006, he was discovered by [[Liu Huan]], a well-known music producer, who helped him learn [[Mandarin Chinese]]. In the same year, he participated in the TV show [[Xingguang Dadao|Xin Guang Da Dao]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name="wang"/> |
Uwechue began his singing career in the choir at [[Lagos]]' House on the Rock Pentecostal church in Nigeria.<ref name="wang"/> 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.<ref name="wang"/> In 2001, a friend of his advised Uwechue to move to Beijing, where he started performing at bars and hotels.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2013-06-21 |title=Hao Ge: An African super star singer in China |url=https://masharikiradio.wordpress.com/2013/06/21/hao-ge-an-african-super-star-singer-in-china/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Mashariki |language=en}}</ref> At the Big Easy Bar in Beijing in 2006, he was discovered by [[Liu Huan]], a well-known music producer, who helped him learn [[Mandarin Chinese]]. In the same year, he participated in the TV show [[Xingguang Dadao|Xin Guang Da Dao]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name="wang"/> |
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In 2011, a Video of Uwechue singing of [[Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China|Without The Communist Party,There Would be No New China]] was posted on YouTube, it became a viral video and became famous Outside of China for his video. |
In 2011, a Video of Uwechue singing of [[Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China|Without The Communist Party,There Would be No New China]] was posted on YouTube, it became a viral video and became famous Outside of China for his video. |
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Brother Hao | |
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| Birth name | Emmanuel Uwechue |
| Also known as | Hao Ge, Brother Hao |
| Born | 1973 (age 51–52) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Genres | Mandopop Country |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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]
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 advised Uwechue to move to Beijing, where he started performing at bars and hotels.[2] At the Big Easy Bar in Beijing in 2006, he was discovered by Liu Huan, a well-known music producer, who helped him learn Mandarin Chinese. In the same year, he participated in the TV show Xin Guang Da Dao.[2][1]
In 2011, a Video of Uwechue singing of Without The Communist Party,There Would be No New China was posted on YouTube, it became a viral video and became famous Outside of China for his video.
Discography
- Red and Black (2006)
- Hao Ge’s Latest Songs (2008)
- Beloved Life (2009)
See also
References
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b "Hao Ge: An African super star singer in China". Mashariki. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
External links
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