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.
A small number of Africans came to New Zealand as students and businesspeople as early as the 1800s. Larger numbers came as refugees in the 1960s; that trend continued until the 1990s.
Black Africans in New Zealand speak English, not an African language. Africans with higher education and business abilities usually thrive in Europe and the Americas. They are leaving their mark in New Zealand, especially in the world of sports.
Black Africans in diaspora are usually Christian, or they at least have access to the gospel. The one exception is Tunisia.
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.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Black African families in New Zealand, 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 New Zealand.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_New_Zealanders
https://teara.govt.nz/en/africans/page-1
https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/19-06-2020/black-new-zealanders-on-their-fight-i-didnt-know-how-unseen-we-were
https://afroconnect.org.nz/
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