Re: So what is life like for desis in places like Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania?
Most of the Desi's who settled in East Africa(Uganda,Kenya & Tanzania) did well for themselves. Mainly in Business and as professionals, Drs, engineers etc.
The Swahali language uses a lot of Urdu/Hindi words.
Hindi movies & songs are very popular with the Desi & E African population.
Kenya is the most advanced (read the Sept National Geographic), Niorobi the Capital, is a beautiful city, with multi storied buidings, malls and a good night life-though it is a Dangerous city. Chain snaching & murders are common.
There is a bit of jealosy/resentment against the Desi's. During the 1970 Uganda's ruler seized property owned by Desi's and in general the majority of Desi's migrated to UK.
The Agha Khani's are the most well off, they mix with both the Pakistani's and Indian's.
A lot of Gujrati's are there & Sikhs(who wear white turbans).
Its a good life for us Desi's there.