The Nontombi hairstyle of the Mwila people in Angola is one of the most intricate hairstyles in Africa. Women sculpt their hair into thick, raised sections using a mixture of clay, butter, herbs, and sometimes cow dung, shaping it into smooth, symmetrical forms that can take hours — or days — to perfect. Each Nontombi style reflects patience, beauty, and social pride, turning hair into living architecture passed down through generations. #culture #hairstyle #beauty #africa #tribe #tradition | Un

Did you know: Women hairstyles are very important and meaningful in Mwila culture. Women coat their hair with a red paste called, oncula, which is made of crushed red stone. They also put a mix of oil, crushed tree bark, dried cow dung and herbs on their hair.⠀ #AFROPOLiTAiNMagazine #AFROPOLiTAiN #Africa #Angola | Afropolitain Magazine

#womenshockey Mercyhurst Women’s Hockey player and Angola, NY native, Mary Kromer, talks with Erie News Now about her time in Sweden. Hockey, the culture in Stockholm and some of the favorite things she’s seen. Mercyhurst University | Erie News Now