Bate Besong (1954–2007) was a prominent Cameroonian playwright, poet, and critic, celebrated as a key figure in the second generation of Cameroonian literature in English. Recognized for his significant contributions, he was highly regarded by contemporaries, including Pierre Fandio. Tragically, Besong passed away in a car accident on March 8, 2007, while traveling on the Douala-Yaounde highway. His legacy in literature continued to be honored posthumously, as evidenced by tributes like the one from Niyi Osundare during the 2008 EduArt Awards.
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Meaning of the name - Bate
The meaning of Bate as a name is not definitively established. It likely originated as a place name or a nickname derived from a characteristic like 'the bather' or 'the builder.'
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Bate Besong belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Mamfe
Place of Death: Cameroon
Cause of Death: traffic collision
Educated At: University of Calabar
Occupation: playwright | poet
Employers: Université de Buéa
Awards Received: 2008 EduArt Awards for Cameroonian Literature in English
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 17 Taurus 19 | 18 Taurus 6 | 25 Cancer 16 |
| Moon | 1 Leo 59 | 1 Libra 53 | 25 Aquarius 43 |
| Mercury | 16 Taurus 43 | 26 Aries 37 | 9 Cancer 20 |
| Venus | 11 Gemini 38 | 4 Aries 54 | 5 Virgo 50 |
| Mars | 7 Capricorn 10 | 9 Leo 6 | 26 Sagittarius 24 |
| Jupiter | 26 Gemini 33 | 22 Gemini 54 | 12 Cancer 12 |
| Saturn | 5 Scorpio 43 | 28 Pisces 29 | 3 Scorpio 17 |
| Uranus | 19 Cancer 47 | 26 Taurus 46 | 23 Cancer 31 |
| Neptune | 24 Libra 5 | 1 Aries 19 | 23 Libra 20 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 31 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 23 Leo 44 |
| Rahu | 17 Capricorn 59 | 24 Pisces 44 | 14 Capricorn 14 |
| Ketu | 17 Cancer 59 | 24 Virgo 44 | 14 Cancer 14 |
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