28 Jan 2018 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians Finalists Announced
Leading African rating & PR agency, Avance Media has announced finalists for the 2nd edition of its prestigious annual ranking focused on young people dubbed: 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians.
According to Prince Akpah, MD of Avance Media, this year’s list features young people who have made remarkable contributions towards their respective fields which has extended impact to other young people across Tanzania and beyond.
Public voting has also commenced on tz.avancemedia.org to determine the influence of the nominees in their categories and in the overall ranking.
The 2017 edition was won by Footballer, Mbwana Samatta.
Some notable personalities nominated include: Ali Kiba, Vanessa Mdee, Rebecca Gyumi. Rose Mmbaga, Diamond Platnumz, Mbwana Samatta etc
After launching the initiative in Ghana in 2015, Avance Media has been able to partner various organisations across Africa to extend the ranking to Cameroon, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania & DR Congo and is expected to announce a global ranking in 2019.
Below is the list of nominees represented in their respective categories.
Business
1. Allen Kimambo (Zaidi General Enterprises Limited)
2. Fahad Awadh (YYTZ Agro Processing)
3. Jennifer Shigoli (Malkia Investments Company Limited)
4. Joseph Sayi (TV1/Kwese)
5. William Mshery (Vijana Think Tank)
Entertainment
1. Ali Kiba (Musician)
2. Diamond Platnumz (Musician)
3. MC Pilipili (Comedian)
4. Vanessa Mdee (Musician)
5. Wema Sepetu (Actress)
Law & Governance
1. Catherine Ruge (Member of Parliament)
2. Jebra kambole (Advocate)
3. Jokate Mwegelo (District Commissioner)
4. Paul Makonda (Regional Commissioner)
5. Zainab Katimba (Member of Parliament)
Leadership & Civil Society
1. Doris Mollel (Doris Mollel Foundation)
2. Geline Alfred Fuko (Tangible Initiative for Local Development Tanzania)
3. Petrider Paul (Youth for Change Tanzania)
4. Rose Mmbaga (World Merit Tanzania)
5. Seleman Yusuph Kitenge (African Network of Youth Policy Experts)
Lifestyle
1. Asia Botea (Botea Designs)
2. DJ Ommy Crazy (DJ)
3. Fortunatus Francis (Photographer)
4. Herieth Paul (Model)
5. Stephano Temu (Vlogger)
Media
1. Casto Dickson (OAP)
2. Dina Marios (OAP)
3. Hamisi Mandi (OAP)
4. Idris Sultan (OAP)
5. Millard Ayo (OAP)
Personal Development & Academia
1. Badru Juma Rajabu (Youth of United Nations Association of Tanzania)
2. Lameck Kiula (Jambo Bukoba)
3. Felix Manyogote (Child in Action Foundation)
4. Wilhelm Oddo (Nlab)
5. Salim Mussa Omar (Green Light Foundation)
Science & Technology
1. Araika Zawadhafsa Mkulo (Safe Space)
2. Diana Mbogo (Millennium Engineers Enterprise)
3. Evans Makundi (Evmak)
4. Isaya Yunge (Somaapps Technologies)
5. Jumanne Mtambalike (Sahara Ventures)
Social Entreprise & Philanthropy
1. Agnes Kahamba (Tupaze Sauti Foundation)
2. Alqaim Lalani (Tumaini la Maisha)
3. Faraja Nyalandu (Shule Direct)
4. Rebeca Gyumi (Msichana Initiative)
5. Salha Kibwana (Her Africa)
Sports
1. Alphonce Simbu
2. Hashim Thabit Manka
3. Mbwana Samatta
4. Mrisho Ngasa
5. Shomari Kapombe
The 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians initiative is spearheaded by Avance Media in partnership with Jagari Designs, COSDEF Group, 1000 African Voices, My Naija Naira, Cliq Africa, VIPI State & WatsUp TV
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