Mbaka people

The Mbaka are a minority ethnic group in the Central African Republic and northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo. The M'Baka speak the Mbaka language and have a population of roughly 300,000.

Language

The Mbakas speak Mbaka language, a Ubangian language. The Gilima variety is assigned to a separate ISO 639-3 code.

Famous Mbaka people

• Jean-Bédel Bokassa, former president and self-styled emperor of Central African Republic
• Brigette Dacko, former first lady of the Central African Republic and second wife of David Dacko
• David Dacko, first President of Central African Republic
• Barthélemy Boganda, first prime minister of Central African Republic
• Koffi Olomide, Congolese singer
• Alphonsine Yangongo-Boganda, Central African politician, member of National Assembly (1998–2003)

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