The Dark Face of Indian Racism
There are approximately 60,000 Africans of different nationalities residing in India. Many have faced racial discrimination at some point in time during their stay in the country. Majority of Africans who have come to reside in the country are either pursuing higher studies or working. apart from their negative portrayal as criminals. Many in India often refer to the African people as “Nigerians” — almost as a term of abuse. In some instances, African students, conscious of their skin color, said they felt isolated.
Source: Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/the-dark-face-of-indian-racism-1.61161168