The former Hao Ge had two wishes when he went to China: to be famous throughout the country and to become Chinese.
And in 2016, he showed dazzling brilliance on the stage of "Avenue of Stars", making countless Chinese people remember this young man from Africa.
His first dream has become a reality, so has his second wish come true?
In 1981, Liberia gave birth to an African boy named Emmanuel, who later named himself Hao Ge.
Compared to other African boys, he has a fortunate living environment.
Although he was born in poor and backward West Africa, his family was quite advantageous.
His father was a well-respected college teacher, and his mother was a gentle and virtuous housewife.
Hao Ge has had a strong interest in ** since he was a child, whenever he cries, his mother will hum hymns softly, and the magic is that he can always calm down immediately.
Everyone knows that ** is what black people are good at, and they are especially good in the fields of rap and rock.
As for Hao Ge, he is also a ** genius, but his interest is not in the energetic rock, but more inclined to the slow and beautiful melody.
Other children were still playing and playing, and Hao Ge had become a member of the church choir.
His parents are very supportive of his dream, and they think that participating in the choir can not only improve his literacy, but also cultivate his sentiments.
Therefore, Hao Ge's childhood was full of first-class companionship and the love of his parents, and he lived extremely happily.
As he grew older, his father's attitude towards Hao Ge's continued singing gradually became stricter.
Although Hao Ge's enthusiasm for ** is still the same, his cultural class grades are mediocre because of this.
Although my father thought ** was better than other interests, he also understood that he could not let it occupy all his time, otherwise it would become a bad job.
In addition, if a father, as a teacher, is unable to teach his own son well, it will undoubtedly cause him great pressure and shame.
Sixteen-year-old Hao Ge loved the guitar and the choir, but his father was determined to change all that.
He took a tough stance against Hao Ge to continue singing in the choir and smashed his beloved guitar on the condition that he improve his grades or destroy his classical record collection.
Although Hao Ge was in pain, he knew that he couldn't resist his father, so he could only silently wipe away his tears, collect his mood, and devote himself to his studies.
With his father's scholar genes, Hao Ge has a very strong learning ability, and in just one year, he greatly improved his grades, and finally was admitted to the top university Monrovia University with the first score in the school.
During his academic career, he also followed his father's arrangement and obtained a master's degree.
Hao Ge found a stable job in the local area after graduation, and his family, especially his father, were proud of him and often showed off his achievements.
Hao Ge humbly and politely accepted everyone's praise, but he felt empty inside.
Although he was doing well and was appreciated by everyone, only he knew that none of this was what he really wanted.
After two years of confusion at the post, Hao Ge felt that his mental state was deteriorating.
When he realized this, he suddenly wanted to change the status quo and create a new world for himself.
Early that morning, Hao Ge went out as usual, but unlike before, he did not go to work, but to resign.
He didn't tell his father, and after handing in his resignation letter, he found a quiet ** tavern, tasted rum, and enjoyed the long-lost "freedom".
When he came home in the evening, he felt the atmosphere in the house oppressive, his father was sitting on the sofa with a gloomy face, next to his mother gently soothing him, while his younger brother was carefully hiding in the room, not daring to make a sound or look outside.
Hao Ge took a deep breath, he knew that escaping would always not solve the problem.
Sure enough, as soon as he stepped into the living room, a cup smashed at him, accompanied by his mother's screams and blood slowly sliding down his forehead.
He lowered his head and let his father curse wildly, until his father's voice was hoarse.
He told his father that he was going to pursue his ** dream.
The father was furious and pointed at him and said that if he had to chase his ** dream, they would cut off their relationship and never go home again.
Hao Ge wasn't too surprised, he seemed to have foreseen his father's reaction.
He was silent, but suddenly fell to his knees, bowed his head gently, and kissed his father's leather shoes with his forehead, expressing his deep gratitude for the grace of his fertility.
Then, Hao Ge didn't look at his parents' shocked expressions, and went back to the room alone to pack his luggage, including the savings earned from these two years of work.
Before dawn he left the house alone.
Before leaving, Hao Ge noticed his brother timidly peeking at the door, he thought for a moment, walked back and touched his brother's head, handed him a lollipop in the shape of a musical note, and said with a smile: "I know you like it too, this is for you." If I can achieve something in the future, I will come back to pick you up. ”
The younger brother nodded as if he didn't understand, and waved goodbye to his brother.
Hao Ge crossed borders and set foot in Canada, the United States, Mexico and other places, but he was never able to find inspiration and development opportunities for his creation.
Until one day, he happened to hear a tactful and long Chinese opera on the radio, and he was instantly deeply fascinated.
The song resonated deeply in his heart, and he seemed to have found the most perfect ** in the world. He decided to pursue this dream and return to China to develop.
At some point in the past, he quietly returned to his home without anyone else, leaving a letter and a postcard with a photograph of a Chinese opera character on his doorstep as a gift to his younger brother.
When he set foot on Chinese soil, ancient Chinese art and culture immediately caught his eye.
Standing in front of the ancient buildings with red bricks and green tiles, carved beams and paintings, he felt an unprecedented satisfaction.
So, he made two wishes for himself: first, he hoped to be able to make a name for himself in China and realize his dream; Second, he hopes to obtain Chinese nationality and stay in this country he loves deeply forever.
When I first arrived in China, my first priority was to find a basic job.
Due to the language barrier, he can only simply communicate on a daily basis, and he cannot do a lot of work.
So he began to try his singing skills and worked as a resident singer in a bar.
Although he is very popular in bars, it is not a long-term solution, and he hopes to find other ways out.
However, due to his unfamiliarity with the environment and people, he found it very difficult.
However, it was at this time that the noble man of his life appeared.
After a residency, Hao Ge was about to go home when he was suddenly stopped by an enthusiastic person.
The man handed him a business card, indicating that he was attracted by his singing voice and wanted to talk to him.
Hao Ge looked at the business card, confirmed it repeatedly, and finally confirmed the name on the business card - Liu Huan, who is the Chinese singer who is popular all over the world.
At that time, Liu Huan almost represented the highest level of the Chinese music scene, whether it was a person in the circle or an ordinary person who didn't listen to much music, he knew his name.
Hao Ge was so excited that he was at a loss, and it took a while to regain his composure.
On the stage of "Avenue of Stars", Liu Huan had an in-depth conversation with Hao Ge, and was moved by his persistence in pursuing **, so he sincerely invited him to participate in the competition.
Hao Ge understands that the opportunity is in front of him.
He was so excited that he burst into tears, and kept expressing his gratitude to Liu Huan.
Liu Huan waved his hand and said, "You should be grateful for yourself." I'm just giving you a chance to participate, and the final result depends on your efforts. ”
Hao Ge nodded frequently, secretly determined that he must cherish this hard-won opportunity.
In 2006, Hao Ge appeared on the stage of the Avenue of Stars with a song full of passion and the charm of Chinese classical literature.
After hardships, perseverance, youthful ambition, never give up. ”
The song was performed by a black singer so deeply that it won a round of applause from the audience and immediately earned him fame.
He fought his way forward and eventually won the honor of overall runner-up of the year in the Walk of Fame that year.
At that time, there were many foreigners who participated in the Walk of Fame, but only a few were remembered.
They use their broken Chinese, singing Chinese-style songs they can't even understand the meaning, trying to cater to Chinese audiences and win competitions, often with unsatisfactory results.
But Hao Ge's uniqueness lies in his deep love for Chinese culture.
Every Chinese song he sings is sung with full emotion after in-depth study of its meaning.
is like this song "Young Ambition is Not Sorrowful", singing his own story.
Only this kind of stage performance, full of sincerity and authenticity, can really move the audience and move himself.
Since then, he has won national recognition with his strength, and his career is booming, and there is an endless stream of invitations to various performances.
But he has always adhered to his original intention, even if he is popular all over the country, he has not forgotten the essence of **, but has always treated ** with a sincere attitude and polished his works with heart.
Hao Ge's story is known to more people, and even his family members in North Africa have witnessed him on television.
When they heard Hao Ge's familiar voice, they put down their work one after another, gathered in front of the TV, and looked at Hao Ge shining on the stage in surprise.
He has an in-depth study of Chinese culture and understands its meaning.
Since Hao Ge left, he has become more and more old, and occasionally wonders, is he really wrong?
Looking at the eldest son he had always been proud of, standing on the stage, it was a passion he had never seen before, and the father seemed to be relieved in an instant.
He exhaled softly, took off his glasses, and wiped the corners of his eyes with his fingertips.
The father patted the little son next to him and asked gently, "This is your brother's ideal, and he has achieved it." What about you? Do you want to pursue it with him? ”
In fact, he has long noticed that the younger son, who is introverted, has been secretly studying like the eldest son.
Although the youngest son has always been very obedient and will not conflict with his family like Hao Ge, he knows that deep down, like his brother, he also has that burning dream.
The good brother raised his head in shock, his eyes instantly filled with tears, he hugged his father forward, and silently thanked him in his heart.
Soon after, the good brother also said goodbye to his family and set foot on the land of China, following in his brother's footsteps.
A good brother is lucky, after he came to China, he has an older brother who is showing him the way, and his ** career is like a fish in water, and he quickly won recognition.
In 2011, the good brother also participated in the "Avenue of Stars" and finally won the championship, once becoming one of the most topical singers of the year.
After a brilliant singing career, the brothers returned to an ordinary life and won the love of audiences across the country.
During this period, Hao Ge met a Nigerian girl, and the two fell in love at first sight, got married, had children, and lived a happy family life.
Hao Ge chose to leave the public eye and became a man who loved his family deeply.
The good brother focuses on the promotion of Chinese opera culture, silently paying, and is admired.
Now, I heard that he also has his own Chinese wife and family.
Dream chaser Hao Ge, with his tenacity and perseverance, realized his original vision.
Although there are strict restrictions on the acquisition of Chinese nationality for foreigners, it is regrettable that he has not obtained the corresponding qualifications.
However, regardless of whether he has Chinese nationality or not, Hao Ge's deep love for China has not changed.
He and his wife have been living in China, and perhaps for him, China has long since become his "second home".