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 Tanzanian respectively.

Social Entrepreneur and founder of Shule Direct Faraja Nyalandu was also voted as the Most Influential Young Tanzanian Woman, followed by Jacqueline Mengi who is on number eight  .

2017 Most Influential Young Tanzanian

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.

2017 Most Influential Young Tanzanian Winners

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 – FarajaNyalandu, Shule Direct

8. Sports – MbwanaSamatta, KRC Genk

Full list of 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanian

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. FarajaNyalandu
6. AliKiba
7. Salim Kikeke
8. Jacqueline N Mengi
9. Diamond Platinumz
10. JumanneMtambalike
11. Lilian Makoi
12. FlavianaMatata
13. FatmaKarume
14. WemaSepetu
15. Benjamin Fernandes
16. Albert Msando
17. Evans Makundi
18. Carol Ndosi
19. Idris Sultan  
20. SairaDewji
21. Rebeca Gyumi
22. Nancy Sumari
23. KrantzMwantepele
24. Edwin Bruno 
25. Joti  
26. Irene Kiwia
27. Patrick Ngowi
28. FayazValli
29. Millen Magese
30. JebraKambole
31. Johnpaul Barretto
32. Miriam Odemba
33. Ian Ferrao
34. Vanessa Mdee
35. JumaKaseja
36. OsseGrecaSinare
37. ShomariKapombe
38. BonnahKaluwa
39. HashimThabitManka
40. Harun Elias  
41. Benedict Ishabakaki
42. JokateMwegelo
43. Dina Marios
44. BabbieKabae
45. Jennifer Richard Shigoli
46. Bdozen
47. MrishoNgasa
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.