People
Musicians and singers
Politicians, artists, athletes, writers, scientists and other notable Cameroonians.
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Yannick NoahYannick Noah (born 18 May 1960) is a French former professional tennis player and singer, who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005.
Manu DibangoEmmanuel N'Djoké "Manu" Dibango (12 December 1933 – 24 March 2020) was a Cameroonian musician and songwriter who played saxophone and vibraphone. He developed a musical style fusing jazz, funk, and traditional Cameroonian music.
Andy AlloAndy Allo (born January 13, 1989) is a Cameroonian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actress. She released her first of three albums in 2009, and joined Prince's band, The New Power Generation, in 2011.- Francis BebeyFrancis Bebey (French:, 15 July 1929 in Douala, Cameroon – 28 May 2001 in Paris, France) was a Cameroonian musicologist, writer, composer, and broadcaster.
Richard BonaRichard Bona (born 28 October 1967) is a Cameroonian multi-instrumentalist and singer.
IrmaIrma Pany (born 15 July 1988), better known as Irma (French:), is a Cameroonian singer-songwriter living in France.
BeBe Zahara BenetNea Marshall Kudi Ngwa (born March 20, 1980), better known by his stage name BeBe Zahara Benet, is a Cameroonian drag performer, television personality, and musician best known for winning the first season of the reality-television drag competition RuPaul's Drag Race in 2009.
Charlotte DipandaCharlotte Dipanda (born 18 July 1985) is a Cameroonian singer who mostly performs acoustic music. Her lyrics are in French, her native language Bakaka, and in Douala.
WesWes Madiko (15 January 1964 – 25 June 2021), better known mononymously as Wes, was a Cameroonian musician.
Sally NyoloSally Nyolo (born 1965) is a Cameroonian singer. She worked as a backup singer and member of the Belgian group Zap Mama before recording her own solo albums, including Multiculti.
Sandra NkakéSandra Nkaké (born 15 November 1973) is a French-Cameroonian actress and singer.
Blanche BaillyBailly Larinette Tatah (born 8 August 1995), known professionally as Blanche Bailly is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained initial recognition following the release of her debut single ‘Kam We Stay’ in August 2016.- Blanche BilongoBlanche Bilongo (born 26 January 1974) is a Cameroonian actress, screenwriter, presenter, and film editor.
- Prince Nico MbargaNico Mbarga (1 January 1950 – 23 June 1997), better known as Prince Nico Mbarga, was a Cameroonian-Nigerian highlife musician, born to a Nigerian mother from Mbembe Obubra LGA, Cross Rivers State and a Cameroonian father in Abakaliki, Nigeria.
Blick BassyBlick Bassy is a Bassa singer-songwriter from Cameroon. Bassy writes his songs in his native language, Bassa. His song "Kiki", from Akö, featured as the theme song for the worldwide launch of the iPhone 6 in 2015.
DenciaReprudencia Sonkey, known professionally as Dencia (born March 26, 1992) is a Cameroonian-Nigerian singer and designer. She was born in Yaounde, Cameroon Her mother was a Volleyball player. She was raised by her maternal grandparents as their child.
Ntone EdjabeNtone Edjabe (born 1970) is a Cameroonian writer, journalist, DJ and founding editor of Chimurenga magazine.
Pierre NarcisseMudio Mukutu Pierre Narcisse De Napoli De Suza, better known as Pierre Narcisse (Russian: Пьер Нарцисс; 19 February 1977 – 21 June 2022), was a Cameroonian-born Russian singer.
VagabonLaetitia Tamko (born October 25, 1992), better known by her stage name Vagabon, is a Cameroonian-American self-taught multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and music producer based in New York City.- Anne-Marie NziéAnne-Marie Nzié (1932 – 24 May 2016) was a Cameroonian bikutsi singer.
- Bébé MangaElizabeth Bessem Ayamo Manga (27 November 1948 – 1 July 2011), also known as Bébé Manga, was a Cameroonian makossa singer whose best-known song is "Ami O". She is considered one of the most popular makossa singers of the 1980s.
K-TinoK-Tino (born 12 October 1966 as Cathérine Edoa Ngoa) is a Cameroonian singer who shot to fame in her home country with her energetic bikutsi music. She is the biological daughter of Kamgaing Paul a former businessman in Cameroon who died in July 2022.
Lady PonceAdèle Ruffine Ngono, known by her stage name Lady Ponce, is a Cameroonian singer and songwriter. She is also known as "La Reine de Bikutsi" (the Queen of Bikutsi). In 2014, Ngono was named a knight of the Order of Valour.
LibiancaLibianca Kenzonkinboum Fonji (born July 23, 2000), known mononymously as Libianca, is a Cameroonian singer. She is best known for her breakout single "People" (2022). She previously competed in the 21st season of American TV show The Voice in 2021.- Muriel BlancheLeumeni Kamcheu Muriel (born 25 August 1990) known professionally as Muriel Blanche is a Cameroonian actor, singer, model, film producer, columnist and businesswoman.
DaphneDaphne Njie Efundem (born September 20, 1989) known as Daphne, is a Cameroonian singer. She began her career in 2013 and released her first single entitled Rastafari the following year, but gained international recognition in 2017 with her track Calée.
Kareyce FotsoKareyce Fotso is a Cameroonian singer who performs around the world and in various styles, including Afro pop, blues and mangambeu.
Petit-PaysPetit-Pays (born Adolphe Claude Moundi in Douala, Cameroon on 5 June 1967) is a Cameroonian musician.- Brenda BiyaAnastasie Brenda Biya Eyenga (born 29 July 1997) is a Cameroonian activist, rapper, and entrepreneur; and the daughter of Cameroonian president Paul Biya and First Lady Chantal Biya.
DossehDorian Dosseh N'Goumou (born 26 January 1985) is a French rapper, singer, film producer and actor. He is the younger brother of Pit Baccardi.
Michael KiessouAnacle Michael Ghounam Kiessou better known by his stage name Michael Kiessou is a Cameroonian singer and entertainer. He came to wide public attention with his song Bennam. from his debut EP Partage released on 2 April 2014.
Missy BKConstance Bih Kimal (born 31 May 1986, better known by her stage name Missy BK) is a Cameroonian and Canadian singer, speaker, career & business consultant. She is best known for her humanitarian work and her first major song my baby which won 5 major international awards in USA, Canada and UK.
Myra MaimohMyra Maimoh (born December 6, 1982, in Cameroon) is an afro-soul singer from Cameroon. Her debut album with Hitsmith Records in Germany, Answer'd Me, was released to rave reviews for its musical breadth and originality.
Naomi AchuNaomi Achu, born Fruh-Ngwing Achu, is a Cameroonian singer, rapper, and songwriter. She rose to prominence with the song “Alhadji”. which was featured in the 8 season of Big Brother Africa.
RenissKien Rennise Nde (born April 24, 1988 in Mankon), known by her stage name Reniss, is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. Reniss sings in English, French, Pidgin, and Ngeumba. Reniss became well-known in the African music scene after releasing her music video "La Sauce" on May 6, 2016.
AkuBaiNingamai Akubai Nnam is a Cameroonian singer and entrepreneur. She is CEO of Impact Makers for Humanity. Akubai is best known for the 2020 song "Yahweh".- Charlotte MbangoCharlotte Mbango Samè (April 15, 1960, in Douala – June 2, 2009, in Paris) was a Cameroonian Makossa singer.
Coco ArgentéeCoco Argentée, (originally Corine Céline Ntyame), was born August 13, 1982, in Mbandjock, Centre Cameroon. This Cameroonian singer and songwriter lives in Belgium.
Danielle Eog MakedahDanielle Eog Makedah, born July 21, 1982, in Paris, is a Cameroonian singer-songwriter of soul, R&B and jazz music. She began her career on the Cameroonian hip-hop scene in 2000.- Eboa LotinEmmanuel Eboa Lotin (August 6, 1942 – October 6, 1997) was a Cameroonian musical artist who created music based on the style of Makossa, native to his home country.
Grace DeccaGrace Decca (born Ndom'a Deccah Grace on 23 September 1966) is a Cameroonian singer and producer from Douala, the country's economic capital.- Henri DikonguéHenri Dikongué (born 6 December 1967) is a Cameroonian singer and guitarist.
SalatielSalatiel Livenja Bessong (born December 26, 1987), better known as Salatiel or "High man general", is a Cameroonian Music executive, and the CEO of Alpha Better Records located in Buea, Cameroon. In 2019, he featured on Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift Album on the track "Water".- Sam Fan ThomasSam Fan Thomas (born Samuel Thomas Ndonfeng, April 1952, Bafoussam, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian musician associated with Makossa. He began in the late 1960s and had his first hit with "Rikiatou". His "African Typic Collection" was an international hit in 1984 and is perhaps his best-known work.
Stanley Enowis a Cameroonian rapper, and music producer. He is the co-owner of the record label, Motherland Empire. Enow is best known for his 2013 single "Hein Père". He was the first Cameroonian to win in the Best New Act category at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards.
Annie AnzouerAnnie Anzouer est une artiste, chanteuse et restauratrice camerounaise. Elle débute avec le groupe Zangaléwa. Bikutsi et Makossa font partie de son genre musical.
AsabaMary Asombang Asaba (born 7 July 1992), known professionally as Asaba, is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter, vocalist and a professional nurse. She was born in Muea, Buea.- Diboué BlackEbenezer Diboué Black is a singer, composer and musical producer from Cameroon. He is also a songwriter, and performs his songs in French and Duala. His repertoire is mainly makossa and zouk.
