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)