Cameroonian filmmaker and festival director Émile Bassek ba Kobhio was buried in his hometown of Nindjé on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Bassek ba Kobhio served as the Delegate General of the Écrans Noirs film festival, a significant event in Cameroonian cinema. Details regarding the circumstances surrounding his death have not been widely released. The funeral was attended by family, friends, and members of the Cameroonian film community. His passing represents a loss for the arts and culture sector in Cameroon. Further information regarding memorial services or tributes is currently unavailable. The burial marks the end of a period of mourning for those who knew and admired his work.