bakongo

[bɑːˈkɒŋɡəʊ]

bakongo Definition

• 1. a member of a Bantu people living in Angola and Congo
• 2. the Bantu language of the Bakongo people

Phrases with bakongo

• Kongo Kingdom

  a pre-colonial African kingdom located in west central Africa in what is now northern Angola, Cabinda, the Republic of the Congo, and the western portion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  Example

  The Kongo Kingdom was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries.

• Kongo religion

  an African traditional religion practiced by the Bakongo people

  Example

  The Kongo religion has a complex system of beliefs and practices that involve ancestor worship, divination, and healing rituals.

• Kongo art

  artistic traditions of the Bakongo people, including sculpture, masks, and textiles

  Example

  Kongo art is known for its expressive power and intricate designs.

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Summary: bakongo in Brief

'Bakongo' [bɑːˈkɒŋɡəʊ] refers to a Bantu people living in Angola and Congo, as well as their language. It is associated with the Kongo Kingdom, a pre-colonial African kingdom, and the Kongo religion, an African traditional religion practiced by the Bakongo people. Kongo art is also an important aspect of their culture.