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Politicians, artists, athletes, writers, scientists and other notable Cameroonians.
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Jeando FuchsJeando Pourrat Fuchs (born 11 October 1997) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL League One side Charlotte Independence, and the Cameroon national team.- Jerome Ngom MbekeliJerome Ngom Mbekeli (born 30 September 1998) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Nanjing City in the China League One.
Rebecca EnonchongRebecca Enonchong (born 11 July 1967) is a Cameroonian technology entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of AppsTech. She is best known for her work promoting technology and start-ups in Africa, notably as chair of the board of AfriLabs, a pan-African network of innovation hubs.- Rose LekeRose Gana Fomban Leke is a Cameroonian malariologist and Emeritus Professor of Immunology and Parasitology at the University of Yaounde I. She was awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science in 2024.
- Sevidzem Ernestine LeikekiSevidzem Ernestine Leikeki (born 1985) is a climate activist from Cameroon and in 2021 was awarded as a BBC 100 Women, for "women who create lasting change". She is a climate and gender activist from the North-West region of Cameroon, and she is the founder of Cameroon Gender and Environment Watch.
Simon Achidi AchuSimon Achidi Achu (5 November 1934 – 4 May 2021) was a Cameroonian politician who served as the prime minister of Cameroon from 1992 to 1996. Previously he was Minister of Justice from 1972 to 1975.
Syndy EmadeSyndy Emade (born Elone Synthia Emade; 21 November 1993) is a Cameroonian actress, model and movie producer. She is the Cameroonian brand ambassador for the app InstaVoice Celeb. She is the owner of Blue Rain Entertainment, a movie production company.- Victor N'DipVictor N'Dip Akem (born 18 August 1967) is a Cameroonian retired footballer who played as a defender.
- William AndemBassey William Andem (born 14 June 1968) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Adrien TamezeAdrien Fidele Tameze Aoutsa (born 4 February 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.- Augustine SimoAugustine Simo (born 18 September 1978) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as midfielder.
- Bertin EbwelléBertin Ebwellé Ndingué (born 11 September 1962) is a Cameroonian retired professional football player and coach.
Bright Arrey-MbiBright Akwo Arrey-Mbi (born 26 March 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club Braga. Born in Cameroon, he has represented England and Germany at youth levels internationally.
Carlos TakamArmand Carlos Netsing Takam (born 6 December 1980) is a Cameroonian-French former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2023. He challenged once for the unified WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles in 2017.
Daniel BekonoDaniel N'Dene Bekono (born 31 May 1978) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Delphine Zanga TsogoDelphine Zanga Tsogo (December 21, 1935 – July 16, 2020) was a Cameroonian writer, feminist and politician. She served in the country's National Assembly from 1965 to 1972. Her married surname was Tsanga.
Diandra TchatchouangDiandra Tchatchouang (born 14 June 1991) is a French basketball player for CJM Bourges Basket. She has played the Euroleague with Basket Lattes, and in June 2012 she made her debut for the French national team. 87 meters tall and plays as a forward.- Elie OnanaElie Onana Eloundou (13 October 1951 – 2 April 2018) was a Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He competed for the Cameroon national team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup finals.
- François N'DoumbéFrançois N'Doumbé Léa (born 30 January 1954) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a defender. He was a non-playing squad member for the Cameroon national team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. He also was part of the side that won the 1984 African Cup of Nations.
- Félix-Roland MoumiéFélix-Roland Moumié (1 November 1925 – 3 November 1960) was an anti-colonialist Cameroonian leader, assassinated in Geneva on 3 November 1960 by an agent of the SDECE (French secret service) with thallium, following official independence from France earlier that year.
Henri BienvenuHenri Bienvenu Ntsama (born 5 July 1988) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a striker.
IrmaIrma Pany (born 15 July 1988), better known as Irma (French:), is a Cameroonian singer-songwriter living in France.- Jean-Pierre TokotoJean-Pierre Tokoto (born 26 January 1948) is a retired Cameroonian professional footballer. He made three appearances for the Cameroon national team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
- Joseph BessalaJoseph Bessala (1 January 1941 – 25 April 2010) was a welterweight boxer from Cameroon.
- Jules OnanaJules Denis Onana (born 12 June 1964 in Yaoundé) is a retired Cameroonian football player. He is the brother of Elie Onana. He played for the club Canon Yaounde, and also took part in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, playing 3 of the 5 matches of the Cameroon national football team.
Léandre TawambaLéandre Gaël Tawamba Kana (born 20 December 1989) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward.- Marcel MahouvéMarcel Mahouvé (born 16 January 1973) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is a cousin of the mother of the Berlin-born siblings Francis, Sylvie and, Nicole Banecki.
Maxime PoundjéMaxime Aurélien Poundjé (born 16 August 1992) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender.- Michel KahamMichel Kaham (born 1 June 1951 in Bafang) is a retired Cameroonian professional footballer. He was Cameroon's right-back at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, where he played in all three of the squad's matches.
Olivier KemenOlivier Kemen (born 20 July 1996) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club İstanbul Başakşehir. A former youth international for France, he plays for the Cameroon national team.
Paul Alo'oPaul Alo'o Efoulou (born 12 November 1983) is a Cameroonian former professional football manager and former player. He played as a striker.
Peter Mafany MusongePeter Mafany Musonge (born 3 December 1942) is a Cameroonian engineer and politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Cameroon from 1996 to 2004, and was a member of the Senate from 2013 to 2017.
Petrus BoumalPetrus Boumal Mayega (born 20 April 1993) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.- Pierre BoyaPierre Boya (born 16 January 1984) is a former Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a striker.
- Sadou HayatouSadou Hayatou (15 February 1942 – 1 August 2019) was a Cameroonian economist and politician who served as the 4th Prime Minister of Cameroon from 26 April 1991 to 9 April 1992.
- Samuel IpouaSamuel Ipoua Hamben (born 1 March 1973) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Serge BrancoSerge Branco (born 11 October 1980) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a defender and as a midfielder.
Vencelas DabayaVencelas Dabaya Tientcheu (born 28 April 1981 in Kumba, Cameroon) is a French weightlifter. He is a former World Champion, European champion and Olympic silver medalist in weightlifting.- Aboubakar OumarouAboubakar Oumarou (born 4 January 1987) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Having started his professional career in China, he played in five different Serbian clubs. Oumarou was capped three times by the Cameroon national team.
Aurelle AwonaMarie Aurelle Awona (born 2 February 1993) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a defender. She previously played for Stade de Reims in the French Division 1 Féminine and plays at international level for the Cameroon women's national team.- Axelle KabouAxelle Kabou (born 1955) is a Cameroonian journalist, author and development specialist. She studied economy and communication and has been working for development aid. ) is well-known and discussed.
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.- Benjamin MassingBenjamin Roger Massing (20 June 1962 – 9 December 2017) was a Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a central defender for Diamant Yaoundé, Créteil in France, and Olympic Mvolyé.
Bernard TchoutangBernard Samuel Tchoutang (born 2 September 1976) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He was part of the victorious Cameroonian 2000 African Nations Cup team. He also took part at the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup.- Bonaventure DjonkepBonaventure Djonkep (born 20 August 1961) is a Cameroonian football coach and former player.
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.
Christine ManieChristine Patiance Manie (born 4 May 1984) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a defender for Bourges Foot 18 and the Cameroon women's national football team.
Didier Lamkel ZéDidier Lamkel Zé (born 17 September 1996) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kuwait Premier League club Kazma SC.
