African Pakistani

African Pakistani or Pakistani African consist of the "Makrani", "Sheedi" or "Habshi". The Makrani (Urdu/Persian: مکرانی) are the inhabitants of Makran coast of Balochistan in Pakistan and lower Sindh.^{[citation needed]} The Siddis (Sheedi) In Karachi live area of Lyari and other nearby coastal areas. Although most people use the term Siddis to describe many of the African populations in Pakistan, they are not all Siddis.^{[citation needed]}

Shada ayesha

The Sheedis are divided into four clans, or houses: Kharadar Makan, Hyderabad Makan, Lassi Makan and Belaro Makan. The sufi saint Pir Mangho is regarded by many as the patron saint of the Sheedis, and the annual Sheedi Mela festival, is the key event in the Sheedi community's cultural calendar.^{[citation needed]} Some glimpses of the rituals at Sidi/Sheedi Festival 2010 include visit to sacred alligators at Mangho pir, playing music and dance.^{[citation needed]} Famous Sheedis include army leader Hoshu Sheedi, Urdu poet Noon Meem Danish, and singer Younis Jani famous for singing an Urdu version of the reggaeton song "Papi chulo... (te traigo el mmmm...)."^{[citation needed]}

Black African identity

Many of the Afro-Pakistanis have assimilated into the dominamt culture. The Sheedis have assimilated into Pakistani culture, the instrument, songs and dance of the Sheedis appear to be derived from Africa.^{[citation needed]} Linguistically, Makranis are Balochi and Sindhi and speak a dialect of Urdu referred to as Makrani.^{[citation needed]} Their local culture have been influential in shaping the dominant culture of Pakistan.^{[citation needed]} The musical anthem of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party, "Bija Teer", is a Balochi song in the musical style of the Sheedis with Black African style rhythm and drums^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Pakistanis in Libya
• Siddi, descendants of black African slaves in Pakistan