Braids on a Bald Head is a 2010 Nigerian short film directed by Ishaya Bako about the culture of the Hausa people.

Even though Hauwa recognized the act as an abomination, this event and her bonding with Samira gave her the courage stand up to the mistreatment she has been enduring from her husband.

Set in a predominantly Islamic village in Northern Nigeria, the film starts with Hauwa (Mannura Umar) performing the daily Salat.

While performing her duties as a wife for her husband, she is confronted by her neighbor, Samira (Lucy Ameh), who questioned her dedication and satisfaction as a housewife.

Hauwa goes to Samira's lodge and ask her for extra candles, which she says she doesn't have, she then requests that she assist in loosening her hair, which she later accepted after much plead.