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Politicians, artists, athletes, writers, scientists and other notable Cameroonians.

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Christian TumiChristian Wiyghan Tumi (15 October 1930 – 3 April 2021) was a Cameroonian prelate of the Catholic Church who was archbishop of Douala from 1991 to 2009. He was bishop of Yagoua from 1980 to 1982. After serving as coadjutor bishop of Garoua beginning in 1982, he was bishop there from 1984 to 1991.
Andrew Nkea FuanyaAndrew Nkea Fuanya (born 29 August 1965) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda, in Cameroon since 30 December 2019. Before that, from 25 January 2014 until 30 December 2019, he served as bishop of the Diocese of Mamfe, Cameroon.
Cornelius Fontem EsuaCornelius Fontem Esua is a Cameroonian Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of the Bamenda Metropolitan See since 2006 and retired in 2020.
Stella ImmanuelStella Gwandiku-Ambe Immanuel (born 1965) is a Cameroonian-American physician and pastor.
Dieudonné BogmisDieudonné Bogmis (12 January 1955 – 25 August 2018) was a Cameroonian Roman Catholic bishop.
Jean-Marie Benoît BallaJean-Marie Benoît Balla (10 May 1959 – 31 May 2017) was a Cameroonian Catholic bishop who served as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafia from May 2003 until his death in May 2017. He was appointed bishop on 3 May 2003 by Pope John Paul II.
Aloysius Fondong AbangaloAloysius Fondong Abangalo (born 5 June 1973) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mamfe, in Cameroon since 22 February 2022.
George NkuoGeorge Nkuo (born 27 February 1953) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kumbo, in Cameroon since 8 July 2006. Before that, from 26 April 1981 until 8 July 2006, he served as a priest of the Diocese of Buéa, Cameroon.
Joseph Befe AtebaJoseph Befe Ateba (April 25, 1962 – June 4, 2014) was a Roman Catholic bishop.
Joseph DjidaJoseph Djida, OMI (8 April 1945 – 6 January 2015) was a Roman Catholic bishop.
Pius Suh AwaPius Suh Awa (4 May 1930 – 9 February 2014) was a Catholic bishop in Cameroon.
Simon-Victor Tonyé BakotSimon-Victor Tonyé Bakot (born 24 March 1947) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé, in Cameroon from 18 October 2003 until his early resignation on 29 July 2013.
Sosthène Léopold Bayemi MatjeiSosthène Léopold Bayemi Matjei (born 26 December 1964) is a Cameroonian Roman Catholic bishop.
Athanase BalaAthanase Bala (2 March 1927 – 3 September 2019) was a Cameroonian Roman Catholic bishop.
Francis Teke LysingeFrancis Teke Lysinge (28 December 1938 – 29 July 2026) was a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who served as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mamfe, in Cameroon from 9 February 1999 until his age-related retirement on 25 January 2014.
Agapitus Enuyehnyoh NfonAgapitus Enuyehnyoh Nfon (born 11 Feb 1964) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kumba, in Cameroon since 15 March 2016. Before that, from 8 April 2011 until 15 March 2016, he was auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Bamenda, Cameroon.
Gabriel SimoGabriel Simo (March 15, 1937 in Bapa, Hauts-Plateaux – November 24, 2017 in Bafoussam) was the Cameroonian Roman Catholic prelate, who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Douala (1987–1994) and Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam (1994–2013).
Jean MbargaJean Mbarga (born 18 May 1956) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé, in Cameroon since 31 October 2014.
Jean-Bosco NtepJean-Bosco Ntep (born 3 April 1951) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Edéa, in Cameroon from 15 October 2004 until 4 June 2026. Before that, from 22 March 1993 until 15 October 2004, he was bishop the Diocese of Eséka, Cameroon.
Samuel KledaSamuel Kleda (born 1959) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who has served as the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Douala, in Cameroon since 17 November 2009. Before that, from 3 November 2007, he was the Coadjutor Bishop of the same Ecclesiastical Metropolitan Province.
Adalbert NdzanaAdalbert Ndzana (17 July 1939 – 7 September 2025) was a Cameroonian Roman Catholic prelate.
Christophe ZoaChristophe Zoa (born 10 June 1961) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima, in Cameroon since 4 December 2008. Before that, from 30 November 2006 until 4 December 2008, he was auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Yaoundé.
Emmanuel BushuEmmanuel Bushu (born 31 July 1944) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who served the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buéa, in Cameroon from 30 November 2006 until his age-related retirement on 28 December 2019.
Jérôme Owono-MimboeJérôme Owono-Mimboe (4 February 1933 – 15 July 2016) was a Cameroonian Roman Catholic bishop.
Philippe Alain MbargaPhilippe Alain Mbarga (born 28 January 1968) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa, in Cameroon since 22 October 2016.
Pierre-Célestin NkouPierre-Célestin Nkou (8 November 1927 − 16 May 1983) was a Cameroonian Catholic bishop.
Raphaël Marie ZeRaphaël Marie Ze (4 November 1932, in Alangana – 6 September 2011, in Yaoundé) was the Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Sangmélima, Cameroon. Ordained to the priesthood in 1962, Ze became bishop of the Sangmélima in 1997 and retired in 2008.
Abraham KomeAbraham Boualo Kome (born 2 July 1969), is a Cameroonian Roman Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafang, Cameroon since 2012. He was appointed bishop by Pope Benedict XVI on 26 May 2012. He was consecrated and installed there on 15 July 2012.
André WoukingAndré Wouking (born 30 June 1930) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who was served as the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé in Cameroon from 27 November 1998 until his death in office on 10 November 2002.
Antoine NtalouAntoine Ntalou, né le 28 avril 1940 à Bandounga, est un prélat catholique camerounais, évêque de Yagoua puis archevêque de Garoua de 1992 à 2016.
Barthélemy Yaouda HourgoBarthélemy Yaouda Hourgo, né le 31 janvier 1964 à Mayo-Ouldémé (Tokombéré), est un prélat catholique camerounais, évêque de Yagoua depuis 2008.
Bruno Ateba EdoC. (born 20 November 1964) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as the bishop of the Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo, in Cameroon since 5 April 2015. Before that, he served as a priest for the Pallottines, a Catholic religious order, from 8 July 1995 until 5 April 2014.
Damase Zinga AtanganaDamase Zinga Atangana (born 9 December 1964) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kribi, in Cameroon since 7 November 2015.
Dieudonné Espoir AtanganaDieudonné Espoir Atangana (born 20 March 1958) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nkongsamba, in Cameroon since 26 May 2012. Before that, from 21 June 1986 until 26 May 2012, he was a priest of the Diocese of Obala.
Emmanuel AbboEmmanuel Abbo (born 17 July 1969) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as the bishop of the Diocese of Ngaoundéré, in Cameroon since 15 March 2016. Before that, from 24 June 2000 until 15 March 2016, he was a priest of the same Catholic See. He was appointed bishop by Pope Francis.
Fabien Eboussi BoulagaFabien Eboussi Boulaga (17 January 1934 – 13 October 2018) was a Cameroonian philosopher.
Jean ZoaJean Zoa (1924 - 1998) was a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who served as the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé in Cameroon from 11 September 1961 until his death on 20 March 1998.
Jean-Marc ElaJean-Marc Ela (27 September 1936 – 26 December 2008) was a Cameroonian sociologist and theologian. Working variously as a diocesan priest and a professor, Ela was the author of many books on theology, philosophy, and social sciences in Africa.
Jerome FeudjioJerome Feudjio (born September 30, 1955) is a Cameroonian-born prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as bishop of the Diocese of Saint Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands since 2021.
Joseph AtangaJoseph Atanga, né le 14 août 1952 à Akok-Bekoe, est un prélat catholique camerounais, jésuite, évêque de Bafoussam puis archevêque de Bertoua.
Joseph-Marie Ndi-OkallaJoseph-Marie Ndi-Okalla (born 21 November 1957) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbalmayo, in Cameroon since 27 December 2016. Before that, from 13 August 1983 until 27 December 2016, he was a priest of that same Catholic See.
Justin Georges EbengueJustin Georges Ebengue (born 18 May 1970) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Yokadouma, in Cameroon on 11 January 2025. Before that, from 18 February 2006 until 11 January 2025, he was a priest.
Marcellin-Marie NdabnyembMarcellin-Marie Ndabnyemb (born 2 June 1965) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who serves as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Batouri, in Cameroon since 25 April 2018.
Paul EtogaPaul Etoga (1911 - 1998) was a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who served as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbalmayo, in Cameroon from 24 June 1961 until his age-related retirement on 7 March 1987.
Thomas NkuissiThomas Nkuissi (7 July 1928 – 16 March 2011) was the Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nkongsamba, Cameroon, Africa.
Albert NdongmoAlbert Ndongmo (26 September 1926 – 29 May 1992) was Bishop of Nkongsamba in Cameroon between June 1964 and January 1973.
Dieudonné WatioDieudonné Watio (born 18 March 1946) is a Cameroonian Catholic prelate who served as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam, in Cameroon from 5 March 2011 until his age-related retirement on 19 March 2021.
Emmanuel Dassi YoufangEmmanuel Dassi Youfang (born 7 August 1967) is a Cameroonian Roman Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafia, Cameroon since 2020. Before that, from November 2016 until May 2020 he was Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam, Cameroon.