What does ombela mean?

Cântico ritual (Ritual chant) For example: "O ombela durou toda noite (The ritual chant lasted all night)"

Where does the slang word ombela come from?

ombela is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

ombela

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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ombela definition 1

Cântico ritual (Ritual chant)

"O ombela durou toda noite (The ritual chant lasted all night)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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