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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Taurus 19 | 17 Taurus 52 | 26 Cancer 14 |
| Moon | 1 Leo 59 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 9 Pisces 28 |
| Mercury | 16 Taurus 43 | 10 Taurus 42 | 9 Cancer 30 |
| Venus | 11 Gemini 38 | 17 Gemini 18 | 6 Virgo 59 |
| Mars | 7 Capricorn 10 | 22 Aries 4 | 26 Sagittarius 15 |
| Jupiter | 26 Gemini 33 | 20 Cancer 1 | 12 Cancer 26 |
| Saturn | 5 Scorpio 43 | 9 Aries 51 | 3 Scorpio 18 |
| Uranus | 19 Cancer 47 | 0 Gemini 42 | 23 Cancer 34 |
| Neptune | 24 Libra 5 | 3 Aries 29 | 23 Libra 20 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 31 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 23 Leo 45 |
| Rahu | 17 Capricorn 59 | 5 Pisces 25 | 14 Capricorn 11 |
| Ketu | 17 Cancer 59 | 5 Virgo 25 | 14 Cancer 11 |
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