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.

Bryan Mbeumo is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester United and the Cameroon national team.

Born Bryan Tetsadong Marceau Mbeumo on August 7, 1999 in Avallon, France to a Cameroonian father and a French mother. He spent his formative years at Troyes before a successful stint at Brentford earned him a move to Old Trafford in July 2025. 

Career:

Youth Clubs: He started playing football at age six with his hometown club, CO Avallonais, before joining Troyes at 14.

Success with Troyes: In 2018, he was a member of the Troyes U-19 team that won the prestigious Coupe Gambardella, scoring two goals in the final at the Stade de France.

Club career Troyes (2018–2019) Professional Debut: Mbeumo made his senior professional debut for Troyes in a Ligue 1 match in February 2018.

Breakout Season: After the team was relegated, Mbeumo became a regular starter in the 2018–19 season, scoring 11 goals in 40 appearances.

Brentford (2019–2025) Club Record Transfer: In August 2019, Mbeumo moved to English Championship club Brentford for a club-record fee.

Promotion to Premier League: He was a vital part of the team that secured promotion to the Premier League in 2021.

Premier League Performer: At Brentford, Mbeumo established himself as a versatile and dangerous forward, scoring consistently and earning a reputation for his hard work and clinical finishing. During the 2024–25 season, he was the Premier League’s most efficient goalscorer relative to expected goals, scoring 20 goals from an xG of 12.3.

Manchester United (2025–) Major Transfer: In July 2025, Mbeumo joined Manchester United for a reported fee of £71 million, including add-ons.

Impact at Old Trafford: He scored his first Premier League goals for the club in October 2025 and was named the Premier League Player of the Month for his performances.

International career: Mbeumo represented France at various youth levels, from the U17 to the U21 teams.

Allegiance to Cameroon: In August 2022, he switched his international allegiance to Cameroon, the country of his father.

World Cup Appearance: He played for the Indomitable Lions at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Style of play:

Versatile Forward: Mbeumo is a left-footed attacker known for his pace, dribbling, and excellent work rate.

Positioning: He primarily plays as a right winger, cutting inside onto his stronger left foot, but is also effective as an inside forward or a second striker.

Personal life

Mbeumo has been praised by coaches and teammates for his humble and disciplined attitude. He grew up idolizing Manchester United players, which made his move to the club a childhood dream.

Net worth and Salary:

Bryan Mbeumo’s net worth is estimated at $15 million. His salary at Manchester United is reported to be approximately £150,000 per week which equates to an annual salary of £7.8 million. He joined the club in July 2025 on a five-year contract, which includes the potential for performance-related bonuses. Bryan Mbeumo’s Manchester United contract details:

Weekly wage: £150,000

Annual salary: £7.8 million ($39 million over the 5-year contract)

Potential bonus increase: His weekly wage could rise to around £200,000 with bonuses, particularly if Manchester United qualifies for the Champions League.

Contract duration: Five years, from July 2025 to June 2030, with an option for a one-year extension.

Previous earnings at Brentford: Before his move to Manchester United, Mbeumo’s weekly salary at Brentford was an estimated £45,000, which increased from an initial £20,000 per week. His current contract represents a significant wage increase following his record-breaking transfer.

André Onana Onana is a Cameroonian professional goalkeeper who plays for Süper Lig club Trabzonspor on loan from Premier League club Manchester United and the Cameroon national team. He is recognized for his strong distribution skills and confidence with the ball at his feet.

Early life and youth career: Onana was born on April 2, 1996 in Nkol Ngok, Cameroon and began his football career at the Samuel Eto’o Academy. At 14, he joined FC Barcelona’s youth system.

Club career

Ajax (2015-2022): Onana signed with Ajax in January 2015 and became the first-choice goalkeeper, making 214 appearances and winning three Eredivisie titles. In February 2021, he received a nine-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance.

Inter Milan (2022-2023): He joined Inter Milan in July 2022, winning the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana and reaching the 2023 UEFA Champions League final.

Manchester United (2023-2025): Manchester United signed Onana in July 2023 for £43.8 million, reuniting him with former coach Erik ten Hag. He won the FA Cup in his first season but faced criticism for inconsistent performances.

Trabzonspor (Loan, 2025): In September 2025, Onana joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan.

International career: Onana is a former Cameroon youth international who debuted for the senior team in 2016. He participated in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, from which he was controversially sent home due to a disciplinary issue. After initially retiring, he returned to the national team in September 2023. He has made over 50 appearances for Cameroon.

Playing style: Onana is known as a sweeper-keeper with excellent distribution skills, often venturing outside his box to contribute to build-up play. His confidence and passing range are notable attributes.

Net worth and Salary: André Onana has an estimated net worth of $20 million approximately 11.3 billion francs CFA.

André Onana’s loan to Trabzonspor for the 2025-2026 season, Trabzonspor will cover his salary in full. He will receive a guaranteed base salary of approximately €7.2 million ($7.6M) for the season.

He is also set to receive a signing bonus of around €1.5 million ($1.7M). Additionally, he will be eligible for other performance-related bonuses.

His weekly salary is estimated to be around €138,269 ($146,808).

In total, with bonuses, his earnings at Trabzonspor could reach close to €12 million ($12.7M) for the season. This represents a significant increase compared to his Manchester United wages, which were reportedly around £120,000 per week (£6.2m annually) but were subject to a 25% reduction due to the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League.

Carlos Baleba is a Cameroonian professional footballer born on January 3, 2004, in Douala, Cameroon. Baleba is of Bassa descent, and his father was also a professional footballer.

He plays primarily as a central midfielder for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and represents the Cameroon national team.

Early life and club career: He is recognized for his stamina, dribbling, and passing. Baleba’s career began in Cameroon, followed by a move to Lille OSC in France in 2022 before joining Brighton in August 2023.

He began his football journey at Futur Soccer FC in Douala and later joined the École de Football des Brasseries du Cameroun (EFBC) academy at age 13. The EFBC academy is known for developing talent, with players like Samuel Eto’o also having attended.

Initially a winger known for his pace, Baleba was moved to midfield by his coach after an injury, where his technical abilities proved effective.

He joined French club Lille OSC in January 2022. While at Lille, he played for both the reserve team and the first team. He made his Ligue 1 debut in August 2022 and quickly impressed. In August 2023, Baleba made a significant move to the Premier League, signing with Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year contract. The transfer fee was reported as €27 million.

He made his Brighton debut in September 2023 and scored his first league goal for the club in September 2024. The 2024/25 season saw him win Brighton’s Young Player of the Season award. International career Baleba made his debut for the Cameroon national team on June 8, 2024. This came during a World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde, which Cameroon won 4-1. He has since played in several World Cup qualifiers for Cameroon.

Style of play: Baleba is known for his defensive contributions, including tackling, interceptions, and blocking. He is also recognized for his stamina, dribbling, passing, and ability to carry the ball forward. He has been compared to midfielders like Paul Pogba and Wilfred Ndidi.

Net Worth: Carlos Baleba has an estimated net worth of $1 milllion approximately 564 million FCFA. As of 2025, Carlos Baleba’s estimated career earnings from his time with Brighton is $1,950,000. His weekly wage is £30,000, which translates to an annual salary of £1.56 million.

He signed a five-year contract with Brighton in August 2023, with an option for an additional year. This contract is set to expire on June 30, 2028, with the potential extension to June 30, 2029.

Retired Cameroonian footballer and football administrator Samuel Eto’o Fils was born on March 10, 1981, in Nkon, Yaounde, Cameroon.

Education

Samuel Eto’o’s educational background primarily stems from his football development, rather than traditional schooling. He has openly acknowledged not having a strong academic background but emphasized the importance of curiosity and self-improvement. 

Eto’o joined the Kadji Sports Academy in Douala, Cameroon at the age of 11. At the age of 16, he moved to Europe and joined the Real Madrid youth academy in 1997. In 2019, Eto’o enrolled in a business management program at Harvard University, stating his intention to study for life after football and to “give back to Africa”. In 2021, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the Lyon Business School in France.

Career

Eto’o is a widely considered one of the greatest African footballers of all time. Eto’o joined the Kadji Sports Academy later moved to Real Madrid’s youth academy in 1997 but saw limited playing time, being loaned to Leganés and Espanyol. He made his mark at RCD Mallorca, becoming their all-time leading scorer.

Eto’o joined Barcelona in 2004 and became a key player in a highly successful period for the club. He won multiple La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona. During his time at the club, Eto’o scored 108 goals in 144 appearances in La Liga. 

He moved to Inter Milan in 2009 and won a historic treble with the club under José Mourinho. He became the first player to win consecutive European continental trebles with two different teams.

Eto’o led the Cameroon national team to two Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2000 and 2002. He also helped Cameroon win the Olympic gold medal in 2000. He is Cameroon’s all-time leading scorer with 56 goals in 118 appearances. He retired from international football in August 2014. 

Awards and Recognition

Four-time African Player of the Year. Received the Golden Foot Award in 2015. Finished third in the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2005.

Playing Style: Eto’o possessed blistering pace and exceptional technical skills, finishing accurately with both head and feet. A classic central striker, he adapted to multiple positions, particularly during his Inter Milan years. His work rate and stamina enabled him to play anywhere on the pitch—once even replacing a sent-off defender seamlessly during a Barcelona match.

Administration: He was elected President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) in December 2021. Eto’o has overseen significant increases in subsidies for Elite One and Elite Two clubs, as well as higher prize money for winners of the Cameroon and League One championships. Salaries for both male and female footballers have been raised, with women’s football seeing the introduction of monthly salaries, and referees now receiving payment.

Eto’o introduced measures to combat age fraud, including MRI tests and the establishment of a player database.

Controversies:  He has faced controversy during his presidency, including allegations of match-fixing and inappropriate conduct.

Eto’o has been accused of receiving funds intended for the organization of international friendlies directly into his personal bank account, raising questions about financial transparency and management within FECAFOOT.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) launched an investigation into Eto’o for alleged improper conduct in August 2023, following accusations of match-fixing, mismanagement, and corruption.

A dispute has arisen regarding the validity of FECAFOOT’s statutes and Eto’o’s eligibility to run for re-election, given a past conviction for tax fraud in Spain. The Cameroonian government has intervened, emphasizing the use of previously approved statutes.

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctioned Eto’o with a six-month ban from attending matches of Cameroon’s representative teams for breaches of disciplinary codes; offensive behavior. This ban stemmed from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup match between Brazil and Cameroon in September 2024. 

Despite these controversies, Eto’o continues to be a prominent figure in African football and an ambassador for the sport. 

Sameul Eto’o Net Worth:

Samuel Eto’o has an estimated net worth of $95 million. Eto’o earned substantial salaries and bonuses during his successful career with clubs like Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Chelsea. He was the world’s highest-paid player in 2011 while at Anzhi Makhachkala in Russia, earning €20 million per year (approximately $28.8 million USD at the time), including a private jet for commuting. Eto’o had secured lucrative endorsement deals with major brands like Puma and Turkish Airlines.

He has invested in various ventures, including real estate; owning properties in several countries, including castles and a mansion in the same neighborhood as Lionel Messi and Carles Puyol.

It’s important to note that Eto’o is also actively involved in philanthropy, notably through the Samuel Eto’o Foundation. He has also reportedly donated to and is building a hospital in Cameroon. 

Christian Mougang Bassogog who was born on the 18th of October 1995 in Douala Cameroon is a Cameroonian professional footballer who also played for the Cameroonian national team. Christian Bassogog grew up in Douala, Cameroon. He is from the Bassa ethnic group (Bantu).

Nicknamed Chinese Billionaire because of his huge earnings when he was playing in China.

Christian began his career in Cameroon then Later on joined the United Soccer league club in 2015 in United States on the 29th of April 2015. Joined Danish side AaB on 29th September 2015.

February 19th 2017, AaB announced Bassagog’s Departure for a fee of about £5 million to be part of the Chinese side Henan *Jianye FC *. Breaking the club record transfer fee ever. He later signed with Shanghai Shenhua FC.

Christian had a very impressive Afcon 2017 and on the 11th of November 2022 he was selected as one of the players to represent the country through out the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Unfortunately the player received a yellow card from the referee who declared that his celebration was too excessive after his country had scored a goal.

Bassogog is known for his fast and dribbling techniques when it comes to playing in the field, but unfortunately he was not greatly felt through out the FIFA World Cup in Qatar which kind of caused tension among supporters and fans at home who showed lots of disappointments and wished the player had done better.

Nevertheless, his style of play has most at times succeeded in bringing glory to the country as he can always be considered as focused and attentive. The country still looks up to him and greatly believe he will definitely do better during the next and up coming matches.

Christian Bassogog Net Worth:

Christian Bassogog has an estimated fortune of $15 million US dollars that’s around 8.4 billion francs CFA. Bassogog’s estimated annual salary while playing for Chinese club Henan Jianye was around €7 million. This does not include his signing bonus, which was reported to be seven figures. He reportedly receives a monthly salary of €350,000. Thanks to his earnings he has invested in real estate back in his country, including buying a house for his mother.

Bassogog’s transfer from AaB to Henan Jianye in 2017 was a club record for AaB, valued at approximately £5 million (45 million Danish kroner). His subsequent transfer to Al-Okhdood in September 2024 was estimated at €800,000. As of September 29, 2025, Christian Bassogog’s reported annual salary at Al-Okhdood is €500,000.

Personal Life

He is married to Maileine Passi, the couple have four daughters: Chloé, Cataleyah, Crystal, and a last daughter whose name has not yet been revealed.

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.