In 2016, Forbes Afrique listed Baba Ahmadou Danpullo as the richest Cameroonian in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa with an estimated net worth of $920 million, followed by Paul Fokam Kammogne, who was at the helm of the banking group Afriland First Group, with about $690 million.

Top 10 Richest Cameroonians according to past Forbes reports:

1. Baba Ahmadou Danpullo – Net Worth: $940 million

El Hadj Baba Ahmadou Danpullo is widely considered the richest Cameroonian and the wealthiest in Central Africa. His fortune is estimated at $940 million (561 billion CFA francs). He has investments in various sectors including telecommunications (Nexttel Cameroon), real estate, agriculture (Ndawara Tea Estates), and airport services.

2. Paul Kammogne Fokam – Net Worth: $690 million

The  founder of Afriland First Bank, a major banking group across Africa, has been featured on previous Forbes lists of Africa’s wealthiest individuals. In a 2016 Forbes Africa list, he was ranked among the top richest in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa, with assets estimated at $690 million (384 billion CFA francs).  He is the richest Bamileke.

3. Samuel Foyou – Net Worth: $410 million

A “Jack-of-all-trades” industrialist with diverse investments including beverages (Brasaf), plastics, matches, and hotels (Krystal Beach Hotel). His net worth is estimated at $410 million.

4. Colin Ebarko Mukete – Net Worth: $380 million

A prominent businessman with stakes in telecommunications, including MTN Cameroon. His estimated net worth is $380 million. He holds a substantial stake in MTN Cameroon, one of the leading mobile network operators in the country. Colin Ebarko Mukete is also a key figure in the Mukete family, which holds significant business interests and influence, particularly in the South-West region of Cameroon.

5. Nana Bouba – Net Worth: $310 million

The founder of Nana Bouba Group, with an empire in agro-food, finance, industry, construction, and real estate. His wealth was estimated at $310 million (184 billion francs CFA) in 2015.

6. Sylvestre Ngouchinghe – Net Worth: $280 million

A senator and owner of the seafood import and distribution company Congelcam SA. His fortune was estimated at $285 million in 2024. Congelcam is a dominant player in the import, distribution, and marketing of frozen fish and other seafood products in Cameroon. It operates a vast network across the country, making him a key figure in the nation’s food supply chain for these products.

7. Kate Fotso – Net Worth: $252 million

In 2016, Forbes Africa named Kate Fotso the richest woman in Cameroon, thanks to her dominance in the cocoa export market. Known as the “Queen of Cocoa,” she controls a significant portion of Cameroon’s cocoa exports through Telcar Cocoa Ltd. She is also a shareholder in Ecobank Cameroon. The richest woman in Cameroon has an estimated net worth of over $252 million, according to Forbes.

8. Céline Koloko Sohaing – Net Worth: $240 million

Céline Koloko Sohaing controls the Sohaing family’s wealth. Céline Koloko Sohaing’s fortune stems from her inheritance of and leadership within the Sohaing family’s business empire, which is primarily focused on the hospitality and real estate sectors in Cameroon. While the exact net worth of the family and Céline herself is not publicly disclosed, they are considered one of the wealthiest families in Central Africa.

She is the daughter of the late Cameroonian billionaire André Sohaing, who passed away in 2015. She inherited a large portion of her father’s assets and has been entrusted with managing the family’s legacy.

The luxury 4-star hotel Hotel Akwa Palace in Douala is the family’s most renowned asset. Céline Koloko Sohaing serves as an administrator and commercial director of the hotel, successfully running it after her father’s death.

9. The Kadji Family – Net Worth: $205 million

The Kadji family has a significant fortune in Cameroon, inherited from industrialist Joseph Kadji Defosso, who built it on a diversified empire that included brewing, real estate, and other sectors, worth an estimated $210 million by Forbes in 2016. Joseph Kadji Defosso’s children, including Gilbert and Nicole, continue to manage and grow this empire, which remains one of the largest in the country.

The family owns the Union Camerounaise de Brasseries (UCB), a major brewery, as well as investments in insurance and hotels. They also have extensive real estate holdings. The family owns hotel properties, including K-Hotel in Douala.

10. Mohamadou Bayero Fadil – Net Worth: $180 million

CEO of the Fadil Group, an agro-industrial conglomerate involved in soap manufacturing, edible oils, livestock farming, and hotels. His net worth is estimated at $180 million.

Steven Nbienou Kouadjo, also known as Rodrigue Steven, is a prominent Cameroonian entrepreneur and philanthropist. Hailing from Balengou in Western region of Cameroon, he completed his secondary education at the technical high school of Nkolbisson, where he earned his baccalaureate.

After obtaining several professional degrees in Europe, Steven Nbienou Kouadjo joined the prestigious company 1xbet as an engineer. 1xbet is a Russian online sports betting company that operates in various countries around the globe. In 2011, Steven Nbienou Kouadjo brought 1xbet to Africa by securing an operating license for several countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Cameroon.

Today, Steven Nbienou Kouadjo serves as the president and director of 1xbet in Africa, with the company operating in 14 countries across the continent. In addition to his role at 1xbet, he is also the CEO of several businesses in Cameroon, Africa, and worldwide. Notably, he founded the startup “Nbiko,” which specializes in digital marketing, and holds 50% of the shares in the company “Ludus” based in Côte d’Ivoire.

In 2021, Steven Nbienou Kouadjo was ranked among the top 6 most successful Cameroonian entrepreneurs in the business world, alongside notable figures such as Baba Danpullo, Paul Fokam Kammogne, Rebecca Enonchong, Désire Colince, and Paul Biya.

Steven Nbienou is married to Cameroonian actress and businesswoman Muriel Blanche; they have a child. Steven Nbienou Kouadjo has an estimated net worth of $100 Million. Considering his business ventures his fortune will keep growing immensely. Unlike his wife, Steven Nbienou is considered a very reserved person; away from the media attention.

Business and Career

Nbiko Group: Founded in 2022, this is a multi-sector business with operations in various African countries, focusing on commerce, tech, and real estate.

Nbiko Digicom: Established in 2020, this digital communication agency specializes in influence marketing, IT development, and strategic design.

Nbiko TV: In 2025, Kouadjo launched Nbiko TV, a Pan-African media channel created to give a voice to African youth.

SNK Holding: Since January 2024, Kouadjo has served as the CEO of this holding company.

1XBET: He is the Area Manager for Africa for the international betting company, a role in which he oversees its expansion into 14 African countries.

Philanthropy and Community engagement

Steven Nbienou Kouadjo Foundation (SNK Foundation): Launched in 2023, his non-profit foundation focuses on sustainable development through initiatives in infrastructure, education, entrepreneurship, and health.

Philanthropic actions: He has undertaken several charitable initiatives, including donating food supplies to Muslim communities during Ramadan and assisting orphanages in Cameroon.

AI For Africa: As part of a foundation initiative, the SNK IA Challenge was launched in 2025 to train young people in artificial intelligence.

The story of Steven Nbienou Kouadjo serves as an inspiring example of success for young African entrepreneurs. It demonstrates that with determination and hard work, it is possible to thrive in the business world and become a leader in one’s field.

Jean Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting is a German-Cameroonian footballer who played for Cameroon national team and for Major League Soccer (MLS) club New York Red Bulls . He was born on the 23rd of March 1989 in Altoona, Hamburg, Germany; to a Cameroonian father, Camille Just Choupo-Moting  and a German mother Ina Fottker. His father is from the Bamileke ethnic group.

Started his senior career at Hamburger SV in 2007. He later played for Mainz 05, Schalke 04, Stoke City, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Bayern Munich, and joined the New York Red Bulls in December 2024. He had a loan spell at FC Nürnberg during the 2009–10 season.

Represented Germany at the youth level before playing for the Cameroon national team. He has participated in the 2010, 2014, and 2022 FIFA World Cups, scoring his first World Cup goal in 2022.

Choupo-Moting’s career has included spells at clubs across different leagues, showcasing his versatility. His time at top clubs like PSG and Bayern Munich exposed him to the highest level of European football, including reaching a Champions League final with PSG. His move to the MLS marks a new phase in his career. 

Playing Style: Known for playing as a striker or left winger, possessing good finishing and dribbling skills, a high work rate, and strength in aerial duels.

An outstanding striker with powerful and diligent dribbling techniques. He is also known for powerful strides and intelligent playing tactics. The player’s competence even gained him a participation to play and defend his country through out the 2022 FIFA World Cup and as expected he made the country proud especially on the 28th of November following a match against Serbia. Choupo scored the equalizing goal at that moment when everyone least expected thanks to an assist from Vincent Aboubakar. Choupo Moting has an estimated net worth of $10 million US dollars with an annual salary of €3.5 million (2.2 billion FCFA).

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Net Worth: Choupo-Moting has an estimated net worth of $20 million US dollars that’s around 11.2 billion francs CFA.

His earnings also include a three-year contract with Stoke City from 2017 to 2019, worth $10,140,000, averaging $3,380,000 annually.

His previous club was Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) where he earned an estimated €2.3 million per year during the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons.

While in Bayern Munich he was €3.5 million (2.2 billion FCFA) annually. Playing for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer (MLS) Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting earns an annual salary of approximately $3.2 million, with a cap hit of $3,530,667, based on his contract signed in December 2024. This made him the team’s second-highest earner after Emil Forsberg. He is listed as a Designated Player, which means his salary exceeded the standard league cap.

He is married to Nevin Choupo-Moting a German; they have two children, Liam born 2013 and the second born in 2021.