Paul “Junior” Biya was born on June 22, 1995 in Yaounde Cameroon. He is one of the two children of Cameroonian President Paul Biya and First Lady Chantal Biya. Unlike his older half-brother Franck Biya and younger sister Brenda Biya, he maintains a very low public profile. He was born a year after his parents’ marriage in 1994. He was educated abroad for an unspecified period. 

In September 2017, the name “Biya Paul Junior” appeared on the list of candidates for the entrance exam at the National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM) in Yaoundé. According to reports at the time, his birthdate on the list, June 22, 1995, suggested it was indeed the president’s son. His sister, Brenda Biya, was reportedly enrolled at the same institution at the time. His enrollment in a local higher education institution after studying abroad led to some political and public commentary.

Public profile

He is known for his discretion and a low public presence, in contrast to his more public siblings. He has occasionally been mentioned in media, for example, in relation to his education or his mother’s travel, but he generally avoids the spotlight. In December 2021, a picture of Junior Biya with former footballer Samuel Eto’o was circulated on social media, sparking public interest. His mother, Chantal Biya, has sometimes traveled to Europe for private stays to be with him, as reported in January 2024.

Net Worth

Junior Biya does not have a publicly confirmed net worth. Due to his low public profile, there are no official records or verifiable reports of his wealth or business holdings.

The Biya family’s finances are highly secretive and have been the subject of numerous allegations regarding corruption and the embezzlement of state funds. This secrecy makes it impossible to determine the wealth of individual family members, including Junior Biya.

It will be fair to say Junior Biya is worth not less than $2 million US dollars about 1.18 billion francs CFA; giving that his sister Brenda reportedly lives at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, costing €3200 (2.1 million francs CFA) a night. The family members are known for their expensive tastes, frequent travel, and luxury real estate purchases in Europe, all of which point to significant family wealth.