Brazilians in Nigeria
Brazilians in Nigeria, Amaros or Agudas consist of the descendants of freed Afro-Brazilian slaves who left Brazil and settled in Nigeria. The term Brazilians in Nigeria can also otherwise refer to first generation expatriates from Brazil.
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Onitsha, Calabar, Port Harcourt | |
| Languages | |
| English · Languages of Nigeria · Portuguese | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly: Roman Catholicism Minority: | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Afro-Brazilian • Americo-Liberian • Saro people • Sierra Leone Creole people • Tabom people • Brazilian diaspora • Yorubas • Igbos |
Starting from the 1830s, many emancipated Africans who had been through forced labour and discrimination in Brazil began moving back to Lagos, bringing along with them some cultural and social sensibilities adapted from their sojourn in Brazil. These emancipated Africans were often called "Aguda" or "Amaro", and also included returnees from Cuba. As of today there are less than 200 Brazilian citizens registered within the consulate in Nigeria.
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