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Politicians, artists, athletes, writers, scientists and other notable Cameroonians.
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Germaine AhidjoGermaine Habiba Ahidjo (11 February 1932 – 20 April 2021) was a Cameroonian politician and nurse. She was the wife of the first president of Cameroon, Ahmadou Ahidjo. She was thus the First Lady of Cameroon from 1960 until 1982.
Ginette DaleuGinette Daleu (born 23 September 1977; died 9 November 2018) was an artist from Cameroon.- Gustave BahokenGustave "Gus" Baheten Bahoken (born 13 June 1979) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Haman AdamaHaman Adama, formerly known as Halimatou Mahonde from Garoua (1950 – 29 April 2024), was a Cameroonian politician who served as Minister of Education from 2004 to 2009.- Henri BelleHenri Belle (born 25 January 1989) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a winger.
- Hervaine MoukamHervaine Moukam (born 24 May 1994) is a French professional footballer who plays for Schifflange 95.
- Hortence Mballa AtanganaHortence Vanessa Mballa Atangana (born 5 January 1992 in Bikok) is a Cameroonian judoka. At the 2016 Summer Olympics she competed in the Women's -78kg.
Isabelle EbandaIsabelle Ebanda (born 23 February 1936) is a Cameroonian politician.
Jean BouliJean Blaise Bouli (born 4 September 1980) is a retired Cameroonian footballer.- Jean-Jacques Missé-MisséJean-Jacques Missé-Missé (born 7 August 1968) is a Cameroonian former footballer who played as a striker.
Jean-Pierre BekoloJean-Pierre Bekolo (born June 8, 1966 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a Cameroon film director.
John TonjeJohn Herbert Tonje (born April 23, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Rip City Remix of the NBA G League.
Joël Mpah DoohJoël Claude Mpah Dooh, born in Nkongsamba (Cameroon) in 1956, is a visual artist who lives and works in Douala.- Juliana Makuchi Nfah-AbbenyiJuliana Makuchi Nfah-Abbenyi (nom de plume, Makuchi), née en 1958 dans la région du Sud-Ouest du Cameroun, est une professeure et écrivaine camerounaise. Elle est aussi la première femme Beba à obtenir deux doctorats .
Lewis EnohLewis Mbah Enoh (born 23 October 1992) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a forward for Cypriot club Olympiakos Nicosia.- Lionel EngueneZacharie Lionel Enguene Onana (born 7 January 1996) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Olímpic de Xàtiva.
- Lucas NoubiLucas Dominique Noubi Ngnokam (born 15 January 2005) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Deportivo de A Coruña.
Mahama AwalMahama Awal (Chinese: 艾華; born 10 June 1991) is a former professional footballer who played as a winger. Born in Cameroon, he played for the Hong Kong national team.
Marcel Niat NjifenjiMarcel Niat Njifenji (26 October 1934 – 11 April 2026) was a Cameroonian politician who was President of the Senate of Cameroon from 2013 until 17 March 2026.
Marie-Roger BiloaMarie-Roger Biloa is a Cameroonian magazine editor, television show host, journalist, filmmaker and president of various community-oriented initiatives. She lives in France, from where she hosts a television talk show. In France, she was named a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters.
Marie-Thérèse Abena OndoaMarie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa (née Obama; born 10 August 1942 in Douala) is a Cameroonian academic and politician. She has been a Minister of Women's Empowerment and the Family since 2009. She was assistant dean in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Yaounde before her appointment as Minister.
Marlyse Ngo NdoumboukMarlyse Bernadette Ngo Ndoumbouk (born 3 January 1985) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a forward/midfielder for the Cameroon women's national team.- Mireille NguimgoMireille Nguimgo (born 7 November 1976) is a Cameroonian sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.
- Nathalie YambNathalie Yamb is a Cameroonian-Swiss activist and businesswoman. She is best-known for opposing the actions of France in Africa, which she described as "colonial". She was born in Switzerland and grew up in Cameroon, then went to university in Germany.
Njongo PrisoNjongo Lobe Priso Doding (born 24 December 1988) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a winger for SK Victoria Wanderers FC.- Onyama LauraOnyama Laura (born Onyama Laura Anyeni; 14 October 1992) is a Cameroonian actress. She won Best Actress at the 2017 Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF), as well as Best Cameroonian actress at the 2016 Écrans Noirs Film Festival.
- Pascale OboloPascale Obolo (born 7 January 1967) is a Cameroonian film director and artist.
Pierre EkwahPierre-Emmanuel Ekwah Elimby (born 15 January 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder or center-back for Ligue 1 club Auxerre on loan from Saint-Étienne.
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.
Salomon Tandeng MunaSalomon Tandeng Muna (27 March 1912 – 22 January 2002) was a Cameroonian politician. He served as the third prime minister of the federated state of West Cameroon from 1968 to 1972. Additionally, he served as the second vice president of Cameroon from 1970 to 1972.- Samuel KottoSamuel Junior Kotto (born 3 September 2003) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 2 club Reims.
- Serge N'GalSerge Charles N'Gal (born 13 January 1986) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
- Simon Pierre TchounguiSimon Pierre Tchoungui (28 October 1916 – 23 July 1997) was a medical doctor who was appointed Prime Minister of East Cameroon from October 1965 until 20 May 1972, when the United Republic of Cameroon came into being.
- Thierry GathuessiThierry Gathuessi (born 17 April 1982) is a Cameroonian former footballer who plays as defender.
- Tobie MimboeTobie Bayard Mimboe (sometimes referred to as Toby Mimboe), is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a defender and spent most of his career in South America.
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.
Veye Tatah1971) is a Cameroonian computer scientist and journalist who lives in Germany. She is an advocate for Africa who has received an Order of Merit from the German state.
Yannick N'DjengJoseph Yannick N'Djeng (born 11 March 1990) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a forward.- Yolande WelimoumYolande Marcelle Welimoum (born October 9, 1988) is a Cameroonian actress, director and screenwriter.
Éric MatoukouEric Matoukou (born 8 July 1983 in Yaoundé) is a Cameroonian football defender. He currently plays for Sprimont Comblain.- Adrienne IvenAdrienne Iven Mihamle (born 9 March 1983) is a Cameroonian football striker currently playing for in the Serbian First League for Spartak Subotica. As a member of the Cameroonian national team she played the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- 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.
- Agbor Gilbert EbotAgbor Gilbert Ebot is a Cameroonian film producer.
Alexis EnamAlexis Enam Mendomo (born November 25, 1986) is a Cameroonian football midfielder.
Alexis WangmeneAlexis Mang-Ikri Wangmene (born March 1, 1989) is a Cameroonian former professional basketball player He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns and has represented the Cameroon national team.- Alphonse BeniAlphonse Béni (1946 – 12 March 2023) was a Cameroonian actor and movie director. He made several films in Cameroon, acted in French erotic comedies and played a ninja in Godfrey Ho's "ninja" flicks Black Ninja. He was credited as Alfons Bény and Chris Kelly in some films.
- Amour Patrick TignyembAmour Patrick Tignyemb (born 14 June 1985) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
- Anne-Marie NziéAnne-Marie Nzié (1932 – 24 May 2016) was a Cameroonian bikutsi singer.
