He is determined to learn not only the language, but also the diversified Chinese culture.
Emmanuel said China and Africa have a lot in common and should further promote ongoing cultural exchanges so that generations old and new can know more about both.
The richness and diversity of Nigerian culture, for instance, is a manifestation of the socio-cultural differences of the more than 250 ethnic groups in the country, he said.
"Africa is a large continent," he noted. "Africans have their own regional culture and black cultural beliefs, loosely based on old ancient things, and most have been changing over the hundreds of years."
As a Nigerian ambassador of culture to China, Emmanuel said he was obliged to introduce Nigerian culture to the country, and he sees his career as a part of that.
"I intend to continue to make music and work hard at it, so that my music can affect this generation positively," he said.
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