2019 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUNG TANZANIANS RANKING
Below is the Official Ranking of the 2019 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians
- Mbwana Samatta (Aston Villa)
- Millard Ayo (CEO, Ayo TV)
- Jokate Mwegelo (District Commissioner, Kisarawe)
- Diamond Platnumz (Musician)
- Rebeca Gyumi (CEO, Msichana Initiative)
- Idris Sultan (Comedian)
- Joel Nanauka (Speaker)
- Flaviana Matats (Model)
- Suzan Lucas Yumbe (Founder, Afyaplus Organization)
- Harmonize (Musician)
- Carol Ndosi (CEO, Alta Vista Events)
- Epiphania Kimaro (Writer & Speaker)
- Jebra Kambole (Lawyer )
- Rahma Mwita (Writer & Speaker)
- Carolyne Ekyarisiima (CEO, Apps and Girls)
- Judith Kitinga (Activist)
- Kennedy Mmari (CEO, Serengeti Bytes)
- Ali Khatau (CEO, LyfPlus)
- Kamala Dickson Mwombeki (Activist)
- Isaya Yunge (CEO, GOODSAM Technologies)
- Nandy (Musician)
- Michael Paul Mollel (CEO, Jimz Technologies Co. Ltd)
- Sajjad Fazel (Dr) (CEO, Afya Yako)
- Brigitha Faustin (CEO, OBRI Tanzania)
- Romy Jons (DJ)
- Felix Manyogote (CEO, MaMa Afya Initiative)
- Salha Kibwana (Co-Founder, Her Africa)
- Paul Makonda (Regional commissioner, Dar es Salaam)
- Lillian Secelela Madeje (Founder, Ekihya)
- Rahma Bajun (CEO, MnM Clothing)
- Henry Mathayo (CEO, Health Initiative Afrika)
- Petrider Paul (Youth Advisory Council, African Union)
- John Bocco (Simba SC)
- Sam Misago (Presenter, Sam Misago)
- Nyakorema Rioba (CEO, EECO Initiative)
- Peter Paul Siniga (SDGs Champion)
- Hamisi Mandi B Dozen (Presenter, Clouds Media)
- Doreen Peter Noni (CEO, 102.5 LAKE FM)
- Navy Kenzo (Musician)
- Wilhelm Caspar Oddo (Founder, NLab Innovation Academy)
- Hellen Dausen (CEO, Nuya’s Essence)
- Stephen Msechu (Managing Partner, LawAge Consult)
- Charles Lupali (Animator)
- Alphonce Simbu (Athlete)
- Rayvanny (Musician)
- Juliana Shonza (Deputy Information Minister)
- Adi Yussuf (Solihull Moors)
- James Mangu (Blogger)
- Thomas Ulimwengu (JS Saoura)
- Perfect Crispin (Presenter, Clouds FM)
CATEGORIES RANKING
Below is the Ranking according to Categories
BUSINESS
- Carol Ndosi (CEO, Alta Vista Events)
- Kennedy Mmari (CEO, Serengeti Bytes)
- Brigitha Faustin (CEO, OBRI Tanzania)
- Rahma Bajun (CEO, MnM Clothing)
- Hellen Dausen (CEO, Nuya’s Essence)
ENTERTAINMENT
- Diamond Platnumz (Musician)
- Harmonize (Musician)
- Nandy (Musician)
- Navy Kenzo (Musician)
- Rayvanny (Musician)
SPORTS
- Mbwana Samatta (Aston Villa)
- John Bocco (Simba SC)
- Alphonce Simbu (Athlete)
- Adi Yussuf (Solihull Moors)
- Thomas Ulimwengu (JS Saoura)
LAW & GOVERNANCE
- Jokate Mwegelo (District Commissioner, Kisarawe)
- Jebra Kambole (Lawyer )
- Paul Makonda (Regional commissioner, Dar es Salaam)
- Stephen Msechu (Managing Partner, LawAge Consult)
- Juliana Shonza (Deputy Information Minister)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMIA
- Joel Nanauka (Speaker)
- Epiphania Kimaro (Writer & Speaker)
- Rahma Mwita (Writer & Speaker)
- Lillian Secelela Madeje (Founder, Ekihya)
- Wilhelm Caspar Oddo (Founder, NLab Innovation Academy)
MEDIA
- Millard Ayo (CEO, Ayo TV)
- Sam Misago (Presenter, Sam Misago)
- Hamisi Mandi B Dozen (Presenter, Clouds Media)
- Doreen Peter Noni (CEO, 102.5 LAKE FM)
- Perfect Crispin (Presenter, Clouds FM)
LIFESTYLE
- Idris Sultan (Comedian)
- Flaviana Matats (Model)
- Romy Jons (DJ)
- Charles Lupali (Animator)
- James Mangu (Blogger)
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- Carolyne Ekyarisiima (CEO, Apps and Girls)
- Ali Khatau (CEO, LyfPlus)
- Isaya Yunge (CEO, GOODSAM Technologies)
- Michael Paul Mollel (CEO, Jimz Technologies Co. Ltd)
- Felix Manyogote (CEO, MaMa Afya Initiative)
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE & PHILANTHROPY
- Rebeca Gyumi (CEO, Msichana Initiative)
- Sajjad Fazel (Dr) (CEO, Afya Yako)
- Salha Kibwana (Co-Founder, Her Africa)
- Henry Mathayo (CEO, Health Initiative Afrika)
- Nyakorema Rioba (CEO, EECO Initiative)
LEADERSHIP & CIVIL SOCIETY
- Suzan Lucas Yumbe (Founder, Afyaplus Organization)
- Judith Kitinga (Activist)
- Kamala Dickson Mwombeki (Activist)
- Petrider Paul (Youth Advisory Council, African Union)
- Peter Paul Siniga (SDGs Champion)
2020 NOMINATIONS OPENED
Nominate your 2020 Most Influential Young Tanzanians
50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians
VISION.
Become the Leading and Most Credible program to Rank and Honour Young Tanzanians.
CRITERIA.
A Nominee must be:
- A Tanzanian.
- 15 or below 40 years.
- In 2 years of Active Service in a Category.
- Outstanding with Public Evidence of Impact
- Motivating to be able to inspire other young people with his/her work
MISSION.
- Rank and Honour the Most Influential Young Tanzanians Annually.
- Uphold Public discretion of the Most Influential Young Tanzanians.
- Evangel the Inspiring Stories, Works and Impacts of Young Tanzanians across the World.
- Change the Negative Perceptions of the Potentials of Young People.
- Fuel Patriotism among Young Tanzanians.
- Create Value for the Works of Young Tanzanians Globally.
CATEGORIES.
- Business
- Entertainment
- Law & Governance
- Leadership & Civil Society
- Lifestyle
- Media
- Personal Development & Academia
- Social Entreprise & Philanthropy
- Sports
- Science & Technology
ABOUT US
The Most Influential Young Tanzanians initiative is an annual awards and ranking scheme for young Tanzanian Achievers between 15-40 years, spearheaded by Avance Media, a social enterprise in partnership with various local Organisations in Tanzania.
The initiative is intended to disclose the true and genuine potentials of young people who are earnest to turn around the fortunes of Tanzania’s economy and whose works are at par with their impacts. It is also expected to serve as a source of encouragement to these young individuals whose commitment towards stimulating growth is undoubted.
Some Fun Facts
categories
BUSINESS
This category is dedicated to Individuals who run successful enterprises in Tanzania, which are adding valuable social, economic and cultural remittances to lives and contributing towards shaping the image of the African continent
ENTERTAINMENT
This category is exclusive to a diverse group of individuals involved in entertainment relating to Music, Comdey & Film. They must be national icons that command a high level of influence not just popularity through the positive impact of their works.
SPORTS
This category throws a spotlight on diverse sports personalities who in diverse ways are contributing to the development of various sporting activities. These can be athletes, coaches or individuals directly involved in the sporting industry
LAW & GOVERNANCE
This category compiles distinguished young Tanzanians who display continental influence based on their roles in public office, politics, Law and governance. Their work should have yielded significant commendation from their benefactors.
MEDIA
This category is targeted at journalists and media personalities who have defied odds to propel stories of Tanzania across the Globe. Their work should carry a national focused vision on leading Tanzanians to tell their own stories whether good or bad.
LIFESTYLE
This category is focused on young people who are leading the creative & lifestyle community in Tanzania. They are passionately setting the pace in Fashion & Arts which have become common among the populace. These personalities must be leading initiatives and organisations, which are addressing problems in their communities and have potentials for global expansion, adoption and recognition.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
This category is focused on young Tanzanians who are leading the innovation revolution across the country. Their products and services must be dedicated to solving either local or global problems from the Tanzanian soil. They must be potential competitors in the global science, technology, and innovation space.
SOCIAL ENTREPRISE & PHILANTHROPY
This category is meant for young individuals leading social entrepreneurship and philanthropy activities impacting lives across Tanzania and their respective regions. The public on the reach of their impacts must phenomenally endorse their works and achievements.
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