Hong Kong Musician Zain Syed Discusses Experiences with Prejudice and Heritage

According to the South China Morning Post, Cantonese-speaking musician and actor Zain Syed shared his experiences overcoming prejudice and how visiting his ancestral home aided his pride in his background.

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The South China Morning Post reported that Zain Syed, a Cantonese-speaking musician and actor, views Hong Kong as his sole home. Born and raised in Fo Tan within the city's New Territories, he did not visit his ancestral country, Pakistan, until he reached the age of 31.

Despite his connection to Hong Kong, Syed noted that he is frequently perceived as an outsider there. He mentioned that even in 2026, people sometimes question his background, asking if he is Black. Syed expressed frustration, stating that when he writes in Chinese, people sometimes question his ability to read it, asking if his ability to write it implies he cannot read it.

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