4.0499° N, 9.7000° E
DOUALA
Most Famous People Born in Douala, Cameroon
- Notable people
- 366
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1982
- Most distinctive
- Weightlifter 17.0×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Douala during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Douala Is Known For
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Football is Douala's biggest profession — 61% of all notables (225).
Douala over-indexes on weightlifter — 17.0× the global rate.
Douala under-produces politician — only 0.3× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Douala's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Politics & Law
- Art & Design
- Writing
- Film & TV
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- Filtered to 1950s Clear ×
Joseph-Antoine Bell
Born 1954
Werewere Liking
Born 1950
Axelle Kabou
Born 1955
Paul Bahoken
Born 1955
Marilyn Douala Bell
Born 1957
François N'Doumbé
Born 1954
René N'Djeya
Born 1953
Gaston Kelman
Born 1953
Edmond Enoka
Born 1955
Simon Tchobang
1951 - 2007
Eric N'Gapeth
Born 1959
Fernando d'Almeida
1955 - 2015
Erik Juszezak
Born 1959
Mbara Goulongo Guérandi
Born 1954
Jean-Marc Stalner
Born 1957
Frédéric Triebel
Born 1954
Michel Gordillo
Born 1956
Joe Mboule
1953 - 2015
Martin Maya
Born 1953
Vicky Edimo
Born 1953
Tatè Nsongan
Born 1958
Charles Léa
Born 1951
Moni Bilé
Born 1957
Ben Decca
Born 1954
Ntonè Ntonè Fritz
Born 1954
Lionel Manga
Born 1955