An African point of view
Student from Angola uses short videos to share his experiences in China
With his exaggerated expressions and inborn sense of humor, Lao Ma, a student from Angola, has become an internet sensation. He has 2.8 million fans on Tik Tok, a video sharing application similar to Musical.ly.
Plus, he speaks fluent Chinese and has a strong interest in Chinese culture. Although not Chinese, he has a Chinese heart.
This 23-year-old African student Clarck Gable (Chinese name Lao Ma) is from Huambo province, Angola.
He is currently studying at the School of International Co-education of Nantong Vocational University in Jiangsu province, majoring in computer application technology.
In the second half of last year, Clarck and his friends signed up on Tik Tok, and began to create self-directed short videos. Most of their works are based on the experience of Lao Ma in China. The videos are loved by fans.