The founding myth of the Kongo Kingdom begins with the marriage of Nimi a Nzinga to Lukeni Lua Sange, daughter of Nsaku-Lau, chief of the Mbata people.

Angola gained its independence in 1975 and among its soldiers was a prince from Mbata, Lieutenant Colonel Nzola Messo Antônio who, commanding the 19th Brigade of the Tactical Group, stopped the invasion of the province of Cunene by the Apartheid forces in 1982.

The ceremony took place at the old São Miguel Fortress, known as Forte Velho de Luanda, and was attended by ambassadors from several countries, such as the United States, Italy, Israel, Mozambique, Norway, and other traditional kingdoms such as Bailundo and Cuanhama.

The leader of a village and of a group of people, whether or not related by blood, but who recognize his authority, formerly the owner of some slaves and women, was called "soba".

[6] The clan performed a political function, defined by an economy and a territory with the right to administer justice and security, and its members helped each other, although this association was expressed in terms of mystical kinship or exogamy.

[14] Due to its mythical origin and links to the ancestry of the Zombo people and the Kingdom of Congo, spiritual power plays a central role in Mbata society.

The chief priest of the kingdom was originally known as Mani Vunda, and was also known as “Taata” (synonymous with father, in the sense of patriarch of uterine power).

The Mani Vunda, or Taata, in addition to being the chief religious authority of the kingdom, played a fundamental role in the coronation of the kings of Mbata and Congo.

[14] The basis of political authority in the kingdom of Mbata is the headship of families, exercised by those who hold the power of Kanda (matriarchal ancestry).