Shabaka Bakerer, (-2370, ?) was a basket maker in Ngwenya Mine.
Shabaka believed in Shamanism.
He lived a life of poverty. He was able to eat and sleep under a shelter, but ended with having no possession at all. He belonged to the low caste of the society, and had some friends among the servants, beggars and workers. He had a refined culture, and was known to read, and sometimes write, for pleasure. He was physically powerful, with a perfect body in a perfect health.He was considered strong-willed, a leader at heart.