This research is a documentation of the experiences of 35 youth of African descent living in Aotearoa/New Zealand and how they navigate being from an African background and calling Aotearoa/New Zealand home. Some of these young people were born in New Zealand and, regarding cultural identity, have no personal memory or experience of the African country where whence their caregivers originated. Others migrated at a young age and, therefore, have some personal experience and memory of their ‘homeland.’ Both these groups of youth have been socialized in Aotearoa/New Zealand and, thus, have a ‘practical’ cultural identity of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Using their narratives, this research shows that despite their strong desire to express and authentically live their African-ness, Kiwi-ness, and other cultural identities, particular personal, community, and societal factors have made this challenging. The challenge is experienced to a greater extent by youth who are also ‘visibly different,’ including features such as skin color, accent, religion, and dress. Cultural identity or identities confers a sense of belonging and personhood and, therefore, a protective factor. Thus, the reasons that make navigating multiple cultural identities challenging for these young people are threats to their well-being, which should be understood and addressed.