Mbaka people
Ethnic group
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The Mbaka are a minority ethnic group in the Central African Republic and northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] The M'Baka speak the Mbaka language and have a population of roughly 300,000.[1]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 300,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Central African Republic,  DR Congo | |
| Languages | |
| Mbaka, French, Sango, Lingala | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, traditional African religions |
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[2]
- 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)
