Worldwide Guide to Women
in Leadership
Female
Cameroon Heads of State
Also see Cameroon Ministers
Banum
1418-61 Fon
Nguopu
She succeeded her brother, Share Yen, who founded the state around 1394, but wore
male dress, so that her gender was not discovered. Consequently she
ruled as king.
1888-1913 Queen Mother Njapdungke
Her name also spelled as Nazabidunke. (d. 1913)
Bimba
Around 1790 Queen Logenge
Her husband, King Kwa of Duala was co-regent of Bimba until 1792
Mandara
Ca. 1500 Queen Sukda
Last update 16.02.03