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Written by: Yuan Shu
2021-04-04 11:00
The last update date: 2021-04-04 11:00
From the narrator to the lead singer of "The Lion King", Ms Lolo has spent 8 wonderful years at Disney, and he also regards Hong Kong as his second hometown.
In 2016, she ended her contract with Disney and began to concentrate on promoting African culture.
Under the new crown epidemic, all performances in Hong Kong have stopped, her income has been greatly reduced, and she has almost encountered financial difficulties, but she is still optimistic.
Living in Jordan, she also encountered the 48-hour lockdown test for the first time in her life at the beginning of the year. All residents of the district were banned at home.
Ms Lolo became popular again because of being lonely at home because of the foot restraint, so he temporarily sang loudly. Unexpectedly, it soothed the hearts of many residents in the area. The singing clips were even transmitted in many online groups.
Ms Lolo said that no matter whether she is happy or sad, singing, music and dancing can always inspire people. This is the spiritual wealth given to her by the African tribes.
She said that compared with Hong Kong people’s subtle personality and high-intensity work, they also make Hong Kong people less happy. Having lived in Hong Kong for 14 years, she has long regarded this place as her second hometown and is determined to promote African culture. "I want to pass My music makes Hong Kong people more happy! It may not be all right, but don't lose your happiness."
Ms Lolo, who lives in Jordan, encountered a raid-style lockdown at the beginning of the year. At that time, she was confined at home and sang through a window.
Later, many neighbors expressed their gratitude to her, thinking that her singing calmed people's hearts.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Singing through a window when the area is closed down: I hope my song can inspire everyone
From the short film taken by passers-by on the day of the closed area inspection, it can be seen that Ms Lolo sang loudly through a small window, with a melodious and melodious voice.
She said that although she had heard that the area would be closed for testing in the evening, she did not expect that the area would be closed the next morning. She had planned to run in the morning as usual, but had no choice but to stay at home.
Being confined at home, Ms Lolo felt that the lockdown came suddenly, but he didn't know when it would be unblocked, and his heart was frustrated.
So she opened the window and sang Wailin' Jennys's song "Motherless Child" to the people queuing downstairs for testing, expressing her hesitation and loneliness. "Unexpectedly, in some groups later, I saw many people appreciate and Thank you for my song. There are many ethnic minorities in the district, and they all looked terrified at the time. I hope my singing can inspire them."
At the age of 20, he was selected by Disney in exchange for an ``admission ticket'' to work in Hong Kong
Ms Lolo was born in Durban, South Africa. Although she did not have abundant material resources since she was a child, she has always been influenced by the culture of the Zulu tribe. Whether she is happy or sad, she will express herself by singing and dancing. .
In 2008, Disney selected entertainers in her hometown. At the age of 20, she stood out from hundreds of people and got a ticket to Hong Kong. "This (performing at Disney) was the dream of every girl at the time. I was so lucky. "
When I first arrived at Disney, Ms Lolo, who had left his hometown, was a little uncomfortable.
In addition to the differences in food and hometown, cultural differences also made her use a period of time to adapt.
During the performance, the audience showed their voice. I thought the audience would shout in excitement, but there was only a few applause. "It's a cultural difference. The audience actually enjoys the performance, but they may not show it."
Leaving Disney to continue to promote African culture in the Greater Bay Area for better growth
My life at Disney was happy. When asked if she had ever been a "Little Potato", she smiled and said that she was almost always the main voice, "It's a big potato!" So why did she give up this rare opportunity in 2016 and leave Disney What?
She said that although Disney's work was dreamy, she felt that she lacked growth, and it was also a one-way expression. In order to further promote African culture, she chose to start anew.
The director of "Heart Window African Drumming" Liang Zhaoqi throws an olive branch to Ms Lolo.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
It took about two or three months for Ms Lolo to find a new job, and Liang Zhaoqi, the director of "Heartwind African Drumming", offered her an olive branch.
Compared with Disney’s work, the new position adds the teaching of African drums. The targets include elderly people in nursing homes and SEN children with special needs. Liang Zhaoqi said: "Lolo’s optimism is very contagious, and she will also teach when she teaches. Let the other party dance and sing together, it is easy to blend in."
And the target is no longer just the audience in Hong Kong, but also extends to the entire mainland of China.
In 2019, she wrote and directed her own script. Later, she performed "Juvenile of the Sulu Tribe" at the Shenzhen Grand Theater, which won the appreciation of many Shenzhen audiences. Recalling that after the performance, a large number of audiences waited for her signature. The group photo also strengthened her belief in extending the promotion of African culture to the Greater Bay Area and even China as a whole.
Regarding Hong Kong as my second hometown, may Hong Kong people be more happy
At first I didn’t expect that I would stay in Hong Kong for more than ten years, but Ms Lolo slowly fell in love with life in Hong Kong. She said that there is a free atmosphere and a safe community environment. “Hong Kong is mine no matter where I go for development in the future. The second hometown."
The epidemic lasted for a year, and many community activities and performance opportunities were not available. Ms Lolo also encountered financial difficulties at one time, but she said that she would face it with a smile.
She also stated that Hong Kong people are unhappy under tremendous work pressure all the year round. Many future jobs will still be based on Hong Kong. She hopes to convey the African optimistic culture through singing and drumming. "Smile more, Hong Kong people, maybe Everything may not go well, but don’t lose your happiness.”
Ms Lolo said that in the future, she will continue to expand to the mainland and promote African music and culture, but will always return to Hong Kong because she regards Hong Kong as her second hometown.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
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