Nick Ngai (倪力, born 25 November 1983 in Macau) is a Macau singer-songwriter and Macau permanent resident, known as the "Prince of Macau Love Songs" (澳門情歌王子). He debuted in Macau in 2004 and released his first single "沙發" in 2005; his 2009 song "Marjoice" swept four prizes at the 7th Macau Broadcasting (澳廣視) awards, including best composition and the gold-song award. In 2012 he moved into the Hong Kong market, signing with Gold Typhoon (金牌大風) and releasing the EP "人生·力情." "Marjoice" was later reworked in 2016 as "風起了," covered by Hong Kong singer Hins Cheung (張敬軒). He was profiled in 2018 for the 20th anniversary of Macau's handover.
A singer-songwriter who set out with Macau love songs and went on to enter the Hong Kong scene — Nick Ngai, the "Prince of Macau Love Songs," swept four prizes at the 澳廣視 awards with a single song, "Marjoice."
Nick Ngai is a Macau singer-songwriter and Macau permanent resident, known for delicate love songs and the title "Prince of Macau Love Songs." After debuting in Macau in 2004 he established himself in the local scene, then moved into the Hong Kong market in the 2010s — one of the representative figures of Macau's new generation of singer-songwriters "going out."
Profile
- Chinese Name: 倪力
- English Name: Nick Ngai
- Born: 25 November 1983 (Macau)
- Domains: Culture · Pop music
- Industry: Singer-songwriter (composition · vocals)
- Title: Prince of Macau Love Songs
- Status: Macau permanent resident
Background
Nick Ngai was born in Macau on 25 November 1983 and is a Macau permanent resident. He is known for writing and performing love songs — the source of his "Prince of Macau Love Songs" nickname. His music is built on melody and emotional expression, with songs that orbit love and urban feeling.
Career
I. Macau debut and "沙發" (2004–2005)
Nick Ngai debuted in Macau in 2004, formally entering the local scene. In 2005 he released his first single "沙發," beginning to build his own catalogue.
II. "Marjoice" sweeps four 澳廣視 prizes (2009)
In 2009, Ngai's song "Marjoice" swept four prizes at the 7th Macau Broadcasting (澳廣視) awards, including best composition and the gold-song award — becoming one of his signature works and cementing his standing in the Macau scene.
III. Moving to Hong Kong and "人生·力情" (from 2012)
In 2012, Ngai moved into the Hong Kong market, signing with Gold Typhoon (金牌大風) and releasing the EP "人生·力情." "Marjoice" was later reworked in 2016 as "風起了," covered by Hong Kong singer Hins Cheung (張敬軒), bringing his songwriting to a wider audience. In 2018 he was profiled for the 20th anniversary of Macau's handover.