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Politicians, artists, athletes, writers, scientists and other notable Cameroonians.
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Mongo BetiAlexandre Biyidi Awala (30 June 1932 – 8 October 2001), known as Mongo Beti or Eza Boto, was a Cameroonian author and polemicist. Beti has been called one of the most perceptive French-African writers in his presentations of African life.
Achille MbembeJoseph-Achille Mbembe (born 1957) is a Cameroonian historian and political theorist who is a research professor in history and politics at the Wits Institute for Social and Economy Research at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.- Ethan MbappéEthan Mbappé Lottin (born 29 December 2006) is a French professional footballer who plays as a right winger or midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lille.
Jean-Christophe BahebeckJean-Christophe Bahebeck (born 1 May 1993) is a former French professional footballer who plays as a forward. Known for his speed and shot power, Bahebeck first gained prominence at Paris Saint-Germain and the French youth national teams.
Ambroise OyongoAmbroise Oyongo Bitolo (born 22 June 1991) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a left-back.
Christian BassogogChristian Mougang Bassogog (born 18 October 1995) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays for Al-Faisaly and the Cameroon national team as a right winger or forward.
Gaëtan BongThomas Gaëtan Bong (born 25 April 1988) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a left back. He has made 16 appearances for the Cameroon national team.
Georges-Kévin NkoudouGeorges-Kévin Nkoudou Mbida (born 13 February 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Saudi Pro League club Abha on loan from Al-Diriyah. Born in France, he plays for the Cameroon national team.
Henri BedimoHenri Bedimo Nsamé (born 4 June 1984) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He represented the Cameroon national team internationally from 2009 to 2016 making 51 appearances and scoring once.
Modeste M'bamiModeste Mbami (9 October 1982 – 7 January 2023) was a Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Mbami played for clubs in France, Saudi Arabia, and Cameroon, most notably Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, both of which in Ligue 1.
Teddy TamghoTeddy Tamgho (born 15 June 1989) is a French triple jumper. He is the former triple jump world indoor record holder, achieved in winning the final and gold medal at the 2011 European Indoor Championships. 04 metres achieved in winning the final and gold medal at the 2013 World Championships.
Collins FaiCollins Ngoran Fai (born 13 August 1992) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays for the Cameroon national team. Mainly a right back, he can also operate as a left back.
Djaili Amadou AmalDjaili Amadou Amal is a Cameroonian writer, and feminist activist.
Fabrice OlingaFabrice Olinga Essono (born 12 May 1996), known as Olinga, is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Georges MandjeckGeorges Constant Mandjeck (born 9 December 1988) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Martin HonglaMartin Hongla Yma II (born 16 March 1998) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Super League Greece club Aris and the Cameroon national team.
Mohamadou IdrissouMohamadou Idrissou (born 8 March 1980) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Pierre WoméPierre Nlend Womé (born 26 March 1979) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
Jean Marie DongouJean Marie Dongou Tsafack (born 20 April 1995), known as Dongou, is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Michael Ngadeu-NgadjuiMichael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (born 23 November 1990) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chinese Super League club Chongqing Tonglianglong and captains the Cameroon national team.
Olivier NtchamJules Olivier Ntcham (born 9 February 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. Born in France, he plays for the Cameroon national team.
Timothée AtoubaTimothée Atouba Essama (born 17 February 1982) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a left back.
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.
Issa HayatouIssa Hayatou (9 August 1946 – 8 August 2024) was a Cameroonian sports executive, athlete, and football administrator best known for serving as the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) between 1988 and 2017.
Jacques Songo'oJacques Celestin Songo'o (born 17 March 1964) is a Cameroonian former professional football goalkeeper who is the current goalkeeping coach of the Cameroon national team.
Moumi NgamaleuNicolas Brice Moumi Ngamaleu (born 9 July 1994) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Cypriot First Division club Pafos and the Cameroon national team.
Patrick EkengPatrick Claude Ekeng Ekeng (26 March 1990 – 6 May 2016) was a Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He had two international caps for his country's national team, whom he represented at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.- Cédric DjeugouéCédric Djeugoué (born 28 August 1992) is a Cameroonian international footballer who plays for Forest Rangers as a centre back.
Dany NounkeuDany Achille Nounkeu Tchounkeu (born 11 April 1986) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who plays as a centre back.
Pierre KundePierre Kunde Malong (born 26 July 1995) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays for UAE Club Dibba Al-Hisn and the Cameroon national team as a central midfielder.
Sacha BoeySacha Boey (born 13 September 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back and wing-back for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich.
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.
Apoula EdelApoula Edima Bete Edel (born 17 June 1986) is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Cameroon, he played for the Armenia national team.
Calixthe BeyalaCalixthe Beyala is a Cameroonian-French writer who writes in French.- Edgar SalliEdgar Nicaise Constant Salli (born 17 August 1992), commonly known as Edgar Salli, is a Cameroonian former footballer who played as a winger. He has previously played for Monaco and Coton Sport.
- Francis BebeyFrancis Bebey (French:, 15 July 1929 in Douala, Cameroon – 28 May 2001 in Paris, France) was a Cameroonian musicologist, writer, composer, and broadcaster.
Joseph-Désiré JobJoseph-Désiré Job (born 1 December 1977) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. Born in France, he played for the Cameroon national team.- Maxime Loïc FeudjouMaxime Loïc Feudjou Nguegang (born 14 April 1992) is a Cameroonian international footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Paul-Georges NtepPaul-Georges Ntep de Madiba (born 29 July 1992) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a winger or forward. He was a France youth international, and eventually made two appearances for the France national team in 2015.
Richard BonaRichard Bona (born 28 October 1967) is a Cameroonian multi-instrumentalist and singer.
Sammy NdjockSammy Ndjock (born 25 February 1990) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Kolmonen club FC LeKI.
Albert Ebossé BodjongoAlbert Dominique Ebossé Bodjongo Dika (6 October 1989 – 23 August 2014) was a Cameroonian footballer who played in Cameroon, Malaysia and Algeria.
Devis EpassyDevis Rogers Epassy Mboka (born 2 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga I club Dinamo București and the Cameroon national team.
DieudonnéDieudonné M'bala M'bala (born 11 February 1966), known mononymously as Dieudonné and popularly as Dieudo, is a French comedian, actor, and political activist.
Ephraïm InoniEphraïm Inoni (born 16 August 1947) is a Cameroonian politician who was Prime Minister of Cameroon from 2004 to 2009. He was a long-time aide of President Paul Biya and is a member of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (RDPC).- François Omam-BiyikFrançois Omam-Biyik (born 21 May 1966) is a Cameroonian football manager and former player who works as assistant manager of Cameroon.
Ibrahim AmadouIbrahim Amadou (born 6 April 1993) is a French professional footballer who plays for Chinese Super League club Chongqing Tonglianglong. Primarily a defensive midfielder, he also plays as a centre-back.
Jacques ZouaJacques Zoua Daogari (born 6 September 1991) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a striker.
