Description: (Writer)
Bate Besong was a notable Cameroonian playwright, poet, and critic celebrated for his valuable contributions to the growing body of Cameroonian literature in English. He was acknowledged as a key figure among the second generation of Cameroonian writers, reflecting a profound grasp of his nation's culture and social concerns. Tragically, his promising career was abruptly ended by a fatal car accident, leaving behind a significant imprint on Cameroon's literary scene.