1. Mohammadou Idrissou (1980)

Cameroonian Footballer

Striker who scored 30 goals in 61 appearances for 1. FC Kaiserslautern from 2012 to 2014 then joined Maccabi Haifa. He became a member of the Cameroonian national team in...

2. Albert Ebosse (1989)

Soccer Player

Cameroonian forward who was tragically killed when a projectile thrown by an angry fan hit him in the head after his JS Kabylie team lost a home game to USM...

3. KingJunior (1996)

YouTube Star

KingJunior is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on March 11, 1996 in Cameroon. German YouTube star whose vlogs, comedic sketches and fashion tips have amassed him 130,000 subscribers...

4. John Ngu Foncha (1916)

Politician

John Ngu Foncha is a famous Politician, who was born on June 21, 1916 in Cameroon. Cameroonian politician who founded the Kamerun National Democratic Party in 1955. According to Astrologers,...

5. Andre Marie Mbida (1917)

Politician

Andre Marie Mbida is a famous Politician, who was born on January 1, 1917 in Cameroon. Former Prime Minister of Cameroon and the first Cameroonian to be elected Member of...

6. Tony Tchani (1989)

Cameroonian Footballer

Cameroonian midfielder who began his MLS career with the New York Red Bulls in 2010.

7. Fabrice Olinga (1996)

Cameroonian Footballer

Forward who joined Malaga and the Cameroonian national team in 2012.

8. Joseph Minala (1996)

Cameroonian Footballer

Midfielder who is known for his career in the Italian professional leagues Serie A and Serie B. In April 2014, he debuted with the Serie A club Lazio.

9. Mongo Beti (1932)

Novelist

A Cameroonian author of the Twentieth Century, he is remembered for Le Pauvre Christ de Bomba and other controversial novels. His later works include Perpetue and Remember Ruben.

10. Paul Biya (1933)

Cameroonian Politician

Cameroonian politician who was elected President of Camaroon in 1982 after having been Prime Minister from 1975 to 1982. His regime was known for being overtly authoritarian and his critics...

11. Manu Dibango (1933)

Cameroonian Musician

Vibraphone and saxophone player who released the 1972 single "Soul Makossa."

12. Youssoufa Moukoko (2004)

Football Player

Youssoufa Moukoko is a famous Football Player, who was born on November 20, 2004 in Cameroon. According to Astrologers, Youssoufa Moukoko's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
In the first ten years of...

13. Simon Achidi Achu (1934)

Politician

Simon Achidi Achu is a famous Politician, who was born on November 5, 1934 in Cameroon. The first Anglophone Prime Minister of Cameroon who served from 1992 to 1996. He...

14. Nzo Ekangaki (1934)

Cameroonian Politician And Diplo

Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity from 1972 to 1974. He also served as an Adviser for Administrative Affairs under President Paul Biya from 1985 to 1989.

15. Yann Songo'o (1991)

Soccer Player

Yann Songo'o is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on November 19, 1991 in Cameroon. Cameroonian defender who joined the Blackburn Rovers in 2013 after spending a season with...

16. Francis Ngannou (1986)

Mma Fighter

Francis Ngannou is a famous MMA Fighter, who was born on September 5, 1986 in Cameroon. Mixed martial artist who became the top-ranked heavyweight fighter in the UFC with victories...

17. John Fru Ndi (1941)

Politician

John Fru Ndi is a famous Politician, who was born on July 7, 1941 in Cameroon. Founder and Chairman of the Social Democratic Front, the main opposition party in Cameroon....

18. Peter Mafany Musonge (1942)

Politician

Peter Mafany Musonge is a famous Politician, who was born on December 3, 1942 in Cameroon. Cameroonian politician who was the Prime Minister of Cameroon from 1996 to 2004. According...

19. Diederrick Joel (1993)

Soccer Player

Forward who made his professional debut with the Brazilian club Londrina in 2012 and won the Campeonato Paranaense championship two years later. He later won the 2014 Campeonato Paulista title while...

20. Yazid Atouba (1993)

Footballer

Cameroonian soccer midfielder who began his MLS career with the Chicago Fire in 2013.

21. Mani Bella (1987)

Pop Singer

Cameroonian singer who is known for songs like "Déranger," "Qui Cherche Trouve" and "Le secret de mama." 

22. Alex Song (1987)

Footballer

Cameroonian midfielder who joined Barcelona in 2012 after six seasons with Arsenal. He became a member of the Cameroonian national team in 2005.

23. George Elokobi (1986)

Footballer

Defender who helped the Wolverhampton Wanderers move up to the Premiere League in 2008.

24. Eyong Enoh (1986)

Cameroonian Footballer

Defensive midfielder who joined Antalyaspor in 2014 and became a member of the Cameroonian national team in 2009.

25. Dany Nounkeu (1986)

Cameroonian Footballer

Center back who joined Galatasaray in 2012 after spending two years with Gaziantepspor. He became a member of the Cameroonian national team in 2010.

26. Roger Milla (1952)

Cameroonian Footballer

Cameroonian striker who led his national team to the quarterfinals of the 1990 World Cup, the first squad from Africa to reach the quarterfinals.

27. Pascal Siakam (1994)

Basketball Player

6'9" power forward who made his NBA debut with the Toronto Raptors during the 2016-17 season. He was selected 27th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by Toronto and was named the...

28. Marius Obekop (1994)

Cameroonian Professional Footbal

Cameroonian midfielder who broke into the MLS with the New York Red Bulls in 2013.

29. Ephraïm Inoni (1947)

Prime Minister Of Cameroon

President of Cameroon from 2004 to 2009. He was arrested in 2012 in connection with the Albatross affair wherein several state and corporate officials are alleged to have swindled over...

30. Philémon Yang (1947)

Prime Minister Of Cameroon

Cameroonian politician who became the Prime Minister of Cameroon in 2009. He also served as Cameroon's ambassador to Canada for twenty years, from 1984 to 2004.

31. Joel Embiid (1994)

Basketball Player

7-foot Cameroonian basketball player who was selected third overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He was named to his first NBA All-Star Team in 2018. 

32. Flex Alexander (1970)

Actor Dancer Comedian

Comedian who starred and produced the long-running series, One on One which earned him three NAACP Image Awards and two BET Comedy Awards.

33. Luc Mbah a Moute (1986)

Cameroonian Basketball Player

Cameroonian forward who broke into the NBA in 2008 with the Milwaukee Bucks.

34. Vincent Aboubakar (1992)

Cameroonian Footballer

Striker who joined Lorient in 2013 after spending three years with Valenciennes. He became a member of the Cameroonian national team in 2010.

35. Idriss Carlos Kameni (1984)

Soccer Player

Idriss Carlos Kameni is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on February 18, 1984 in Cameroon. Goalkeeper who appeared in 222 matches for Espanyol from 2004 to 2012 and...

36. Muriel Blanche (1990)

Pop Singer

Singer who was featured on the popular web series Pakgne and released her breakout single "Love Me" in 2018. She also played the role Princesse in the film Touni Bush. 

37. Patrick Ekeng (1990)

Footballer

Defensive midfielder who tragically lost his life after collapsing on the field during a match playing for Dinamo București. He had competed for his home country of Cameroon's national team.

38. Irma Pany (1988)

Pop Singer

Cameroonian singer-songwriter known simply as Irma who gained fame through her YouTube covers of artists like Colbie Caillat and The Jackson 5. She signed a deal with My Major Company and released...

39. Lee Litumbe (1988)

Blogger

Blogger who is known for specializing in a range of travel based content often focused on Africa. She runs the website SpiritedPursuit and shares a variety of photos from her...

40. Marc-Vivien Foé (1975)

Cameroonian Footballer

Midfielder who tragically died on the field after a heart failure while competing for the Cameroonian national team.

41. Eriq Ebouaney (1967)

French Actor

He portrayed Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in the 2000 film Lumumba. He also appeared in the feature films Cape of Good Hope and Kingdom of Heaven.

42. Benjamin Moukandjo (1988)

Cameroonian Footballer

Forward who joined Nancy and the Cameroonian national team in 2011.

43. Jean Makoun (1983)

Cameroonian Footballer

Defensive midfielder who joined Stade Rennais in 2013 and became a member of the Cameroonian national team in 2003.

44. Jovi (1983)

Rapper

Jovi is a famous Rapper, who was born on October 24, 1983 in Cameroon. Known as a rapper under the name Jovi and as a music producer under the pseudonym...

45. Big Man Tyrone (1966)

YouTube Star

Motivational speaker and YouTube star who has gained more than 500,000 subscribers on his main channel creating uplifting and occasionally comedic public speaking messages. He sells his services as a...

46. Blaise Yepmou (1985)

Cameroonian Boxer

Blaise Yepmou Mendouo is a Cameroonian boxer. He competed in the super heavyweight event at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was eliminated in the round of 16 by Mohamed Arjaoui...

47. Didier Angibeaud (1974)

Cameroonian Footballer

Didier Angibeaud-Nguidjol is a former Cameroonian football player. He played for Le Havre FC Istres Toulon and OGC Nice in France and also for Sturm Graz in Austria. He played...

48. Alfred Aboya (1985)

Cameroonian Basketball Player

Alfred Aboya Baliaba is a Cameroonian professional basketball player who last played for the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins advancing...

49. Florent Obama (1991)

Cameroonian Footballer

Obama is a Cameroonian footballer currently playing for Thailand Premier League side Chainat.

50. Daniel Koum (1985)

Weightlifter

Daniel Koum is a Cameroon-born Australian weightlifter in the -62 kg category. In the 2011 World Weightlifting Championships that were held in Paris France Koum placed 29th overall with a...