Mbaka people
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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]
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)
Notes
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References
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