Introduction / History

In some cases, we can refer to a particular language or ethnic group among Black Africans in various parts of the world. In other cases, we have to generalize and call them “Black Africans.” This is often the case for those who have lost their culture, especially those whose ancestors came as slaves. Others went to the host country as refugees of violence, or sometimes as students or businesspeople. In Italy, they are usually from West African countries such as Senegal and Nigeria.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Those whose ancestors were forcibly brought as slaves are usually integrated into the local culture. They speak the language of the dominant people. In the case of Italy, that language would be Italian.

Others come to Italy as students or businesspeople. Africans with higher education and business abilities usually thrive in Europe and the Americas.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Black Africans in diaspora are usually Christian, or they at least have access to the gospel. The one exception is Tunisia.

What Are Their Needs?

Black Africans who flee as refugees have to deal with emotional and physical trauma. Students and businesspeople need the spiritual hunger it takes to prioritize Jesus in their lives.

Prayer Items

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Black African families in Italy, drawing them closer to the Lord of lords.
Pray that soon the Christians among them will take Christ to those who don’t share their faith.
Pray for the Lord to help them adjust and thrive in their new homeland.

Scripture Prayers for the Black African, general in Italy.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_emigrants_to_Italy
https://www.iliveitaly.it/traveling-while-black-in-italy/