Mbwana Samatta Voted 2017 Most Influential Young Tanzanian

16 Jan Mbwana Samatta Voted 2017 Most Influential Young Tanzanian

Tanzanian professional footballer and KRC Genk skipper, Mbwana Samatta has been voted the 2017 Most Influential Young Tanzanian in one of the most credible and respected annual ranking polls organised by international reputed rating establishment, Avance Media.

Mbwana Samatta, is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Belgian side Genk and the Tanzania national football team. Samatta was a key figure as TP Mazembe won the 2015 CAF Champions League and in 2016, became the first player from East Africa to be crowned the CAF African Player of the Year. After winning the prize for best African player in African leagues, he signed moved to KRC Genk.

The poll which drew public participation from over 90 countries also voted Lawyer Peter Kibatala, CEO of Ayo TV, Millard Ayo, CEO of Azam Media Ltd, Yusuf Bakhresa and social entrepreneur Faraja Nyalandu among the top 5 most influential young Tanzanians respectively.

Social Entrepreneur and founder of Shule Direct, Faraja Nyalandu was also voted as the Most Influential Young Tanzanian Woman.

Prince Akpah, MD of Avance Media says he hopes the annual polls will inspire young people to create a positive environment that will encourage other Tanzania youths to excel in their various endeavours.

See winners in the various categories below:

1. Business – Yusuf Bakhresa, Azam Media Ltd
2. Entertainment – AliKiba, Musician
3. Law & Governance – Peter Kibatala, Lawyer
4. Lifestyle – Jacqueline N Mengi, Furniture Designer
5. Media – Millard Ayo, Ayo TV
6. Science & Technology – Jumanne Mtambalike, Sahara Ventures
7. Social Enterprise & Civil Society – Faraja Nyalandu, Shule Direct
8. Sports – Mbwana Samatta, KRC Genk

Below is the Official 2017 Ranking of Avance Media’s 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians

1. Mbwana Samatta
2. Peter Kibatala
3. Millard Ayo
4. Yusuf Bakhresa
5. Faraja Nyalandu
6. AliKiba
7. Salim Kikeke
8. Jacqueline N Mengi
9. Diamond Platinumz
10. Jumanne Mtambalike
11. Lilian Makoi
12. Flaviana Matata
13. Fatma Karume
14. Wema Sepetu
15. Benjamin Fernandes
16. Albert Msando
17. Evans Makundi
18. Carol Ndosi
19. Idris Sultan
20. Saira Dewji
21. Rebeca Gyumi
22. Nancy Sumari
23. Krantz Mwantepele
24. Edwin Bruno
25. Joti
26. Irene Kiwia
27. Patrick Ngowi
28. Fayaz Valli
29. Millen Magese
30. Jebra Kambole
31. Johnpaul Barretto
32. Miriam Odemba
33. Ian Ferrao
34. Vanessa Mdee
35. Juma Kaseja
36. Osse Greca Sinare
37. Shomari Kapombe
38. Bonnah Kaluwa
39. Hashim Thabit Manka
40. Harun Elias
41. Benedict Ishabakaki
42. Jokate Mwegelo
43. Dina Marios
44. Babbie Kabae
45. Jennifer Richard Shigoli
46. Bdozen
47. Mrisho Ngasa
48. Thomas Ulimwengu
49. Hellen Dausen
50. Riyama Ally

The 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanian ranking is proudly organised by Avance Media in partnership with BoiPlus Media, My Naija Naira, ReputationPoll.com, Abjel Communications, WatsUp TV, TANOEBusiness.com, The YCEO, Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH, CliqAfrica and CELBMD Africa.

For More information kindly visit ng.avancemedia.org or contact, md@avancemedia.org and +233242307379.