Meet Bola – the Gabonese TV personality turned cultural bridgebuilder! 🇬🇦❤️ Known to Chinese audiences as Zhou Ai'le, this Beijing-based media star has gone from studying in China since 2008 to becoming 2026's most unexpected Spring Festival promoter.
📺 Through shows like China-Africa Express and In Beijing: The Essence of Beijing, Bola has spent years showcasing modern Chinese culture to African viewers. But this year, she's flipping the script: "My first Spring Festival felt like joining a giant family reunion," she recalls. "Now I want the world to feel that warmth!"
🎊 With weeks to go before the 2026 celebrations, Bola's been spotted:
Teaching dumpling-making workshops 🥟
Explaining red envelope traditions through TikTok skits 💌
Hosting special episodes about lunar new year customs across Asian diaspora communities 🌏
"It's not just about China," she emphasizes. "Spring Festival connects millions globally – that's the magic we're celebrating this year!" 🎇
