Definitions for "Bakongo"
A large ethnolinguistic group extending from Northwestern Angola into the DRC and the Republic of Congo. Traditionally, the Bakongo tribes were united under their monarchy in Mbanza Kongo, and formed quite a powerful empire. Though the Portuguese effectively put an end to Bakongo power, residual Bakongo nationalistic feelings have played a significant role in subsequent history. The Bakongo people speak Kikongo, and comprise approximately 13% of Angola's population.
peoples along the Atlantic Coast of Africa from Point-Noire Congo (Brazzaville) to Luanda, Angola - Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), and Angola.