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The immigration of black Africans to Scotland is largely a result of [[Scottish oil]] and the links with the oil industry in the [[Niger Delta]].{{Fact|date=April 2009}} |
The immigration of black Africans to Scotland is largely a result of [[Scottish oil]] and the links with the oil industry in the [[Niger Delta]].{{Fact|date=April 2009}} |
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A report in 2000 suggested that Black people in Scotland had difficulties in feeling a sense of Scottish identity<ref>[http://www.alastairmcintosh.com/articles/2000_ems.htm Who’s a Real Scot? The Report of Embracing Multicultural Scotland]</ref>, whilst there has also been criticism that Black people are not well represented in Scottish scoiety generally.<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4156/is_20031012/ai_n12585853/ Black Affronted]</ref> |
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==Notable examples== |
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*[[Goldie]] (DJ) - Scottish parent |
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*[[Chris Iwelumo]] (footballer) |
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*[[Tony Osoba]] (actor) |
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*[[Finley Quaye]] (musician) |
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*[[Andrew Watson (footballer)|Andrew Watson]] (footballer) |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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The population of black people in Scotland has grown in recent years, mainly due to immigration from sub-Saharan Africa.[citation needed] Cities such as Edinburgh and Aberdeen have seen a surge in the number of immigrants from countries like Nigeria.[citation needed]
The immigration of black Africans to Scotland is largely a result of Scottish oil and the links with the oil industry in the Niger Delta.[citation needed]
A report in 2000 suggested that Black people in Scotland had difficulties in feeling a sense of Scottish identity[1], whilst there has also been criticism that Black people are not well represented in Scottish scoiety generally.[2]
Notable examples
- Goldie (DJ) - Scottish parent
- Chris Iwelumo (footballer)
- Tony Osoba (actor)
- Finley Quaye (musician)
- Andrew Watson (footballer)
See also
References
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