Concepts must be revised to reflect the changes in epistemologies. Asia covers a vast geographical area, and a single model may not be adequate to explain all scenarios. I propose a model, below, to give visibility to the AfroAsian diaspora in South Asia which would otherwise go unnoticed amid the diversity of the area. Clearly, elite military slavery enabled African migrants to gain visibility in the sociopolitical sphere. The inscription of Janjira Island on the UNESCO World Heritage List would further underscore the importance of the eponymous state as a memorial to African political authority in India. Scheduled Tribe status has also given some victims the platform to elevate themselves socially and economically, with activists focusing attention on their communities. African Sufi saints, venerated by Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Zoroastrians in India, have also empowered the community. Their cultural memories are intertwined with religious practices, and goma is performed in dargahs (shrines). Goma is also performed in a secular context and reinforces group identity. Through their strong cultural memories, Afro-Asians are gaining visibility, and are carving out a niche for themselves in Asia's diverse cultural landscape (de Silva Jayasuriya, 2015). They highlight the influence African diasporists have had on Asia's arts scene, in musical genres such as Sri Lankan baila and kaffrinha, and Maldivian Bodu Beru.