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 David Dacko, First President of Central African Republic Barthélemy Boganda, First Prime Minister of Central African Republic Adamu Jamu Mbaka, Air Vice Marshall, Nigerian Airforce Pius Adamu Mbaka, Major, Nigerian Army Alex Jamu Mbaka, Major, Nigerian Army Koffi Olomide, Congolese singer Notes References . Ethnic groups in the Central African Republic Ethnic groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo