Afros in the Diaspora
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Being Black in New Zealand with Gerúsio

Afros in the Diaspora
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Join us on this episode as Gerúsio shares his story of how he migrated to New Zealand, his experience being Black there and the ways he integrates his cultural identity into his new community. Gerúsio Matonse, born and raised in Mozambique, works as a competitive swimming coach and sports manager, a role he has held for the past 15 years. He currently resides with his wife and two children in Wellington, New Zealand, a place they call home for the past eight years. He enjoys travelling, watching and playing sports, especially football (soccer), reading autobiographies, and listening to podcasts to learn about other immigrant stories. Follow him on Instagram @gerusiomatonse-----------If you are a Black African or Caribbean immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, please fill out this GUEST FORMIf you need advice or you have a confession, fill in this ANONYMOUS ADVICE FORMIf you need financial advice as an immigrant, fill in this ANONYMOUS FINANCIAL ADVICE FORMJOIN THE COMMUNITY ---Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Threads - @afrosinthediasporaX - @aitd_podcastFor Email Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

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