Cameroon, lying at the junction of western and central Africa, is often referred to as the “hinge” of Africa” and, due to its geological and cultural diversity, as an “Africa in miniature”. In fact, Cameroon is one of the most culturally diverse countries on the continent, being home to as many as 300 distinct ethnic groups. The region may have been the first homeland of the Bantu peoples and distant descendants still live in Cameroon’s dense rainforests, where they proudly maintain their ancestral culture. Portuguese explorers reached the Wouri River estuary in the 15th century and named the area Rio dos Camarões, which means “River of Prawns”, because of the abundance of ghost shrimps. At this time, outbreaks of malaria prevented large-scale European colonization of Cameroon. However, Cameroon later fell under the control of three European powers for 77 years before becoming fully independent in 1960. Since independence, Cameroon has enjoyed relative stability allowing for the development of roads and railways, as well as profitable agricultural and petroleum industries.
Central Africa
Cameroon
Art Makers (25)
Art Spaces (2)
Cities in Cameroon
Artists in Cameroon
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Douala
Aza Mansongi
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Douala
Rostand Pokam
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Nkongsamba
Madeleine Mbida (Wilfried)
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Yaoundé
Raymond Yves Kono
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Douala
Herve’ Yamguen
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Douala
Boris Nzebo
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Douala
Herve Youmbi
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Buea
Toh Bright
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Douala
Patrice Kemplo
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Joel Mpah Dooh
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Douala
Koko Kemegne
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Douala
Hako Hankson
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Angu Walters
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Pascale Marthine Tayou
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Douala
Salifou Lindou
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Douala
Alida Ymele
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Douala
Jean David Nkot
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Douala
Ernest Dizoumbe Oumarou
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Douala
William Bakaimo
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Manga Lulu Williams
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Buea
Samuel Njomke
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Douala
Boris Anje Tabufor
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Douala
Ajarb Bernard Ategwa
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Foumban
Jonas Sakouyou
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Douala
Aurelie Djiena Ymsa
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