The most popular sport in Cameroon is football or soccer. The national team is called the Les Lions Indomptables or the Indomitable Lions. The Lions have participated in the World Cup 5 times and have qualified seven times for the FIFA World Cup, more than any other African team. They won the African Cup of Nations 4 times and received gold at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Famous Cameroonian players include Roger Milla, Thomas N’Kono, and Samuel Eto’o.

Cameroonian Music consists of different genres and sounds. Because of the heavy French influence, the majority of songs and dances are in french or contain a mix of English, French, and different tribal languages. Music from smaller regions is usually sung in the tribal language or slang spoken around the area. Makossa, a popular style, usually has a dance beat and uses a lot of rhythms and brass.