2016, 100 Most Influential Young Zimbabweans Under 40

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This list is compiled by the Gorindemabwe Frontier:

1) Evan Mawarire Trendsetter-#This Flag Movement Gamechanger | Disruptor | Critic

2)    Nigel Mugamu> Founder 263Chat Moderator | Innovator | Critic 

 3)   Lawrence Moyo Editor> H-Metro Writer|Analyst|Critic 

4) Tawanda Mutyebere Founder> Chicken Slice Enterpreneur|Musician|Philanthropist

5) Chris Mugaga> CEO – Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce Speaker|Researcher|Writer    

6) Kudzai Chipanga    

Politburo Member Zanu pf

Politician/Activist/Developmentalist

 7) Brains Muchemwa CEO Oxlink Capital Strategist|Analyst|Researcher 

8)     Advocate Nelson Chamisa> Vice President,MDC-T Politician | Activist | Philanthropist

9)  Thabetha Kanengoni-Malinga Minister of State in The Vice Presidents Office Developmentalist | Activist | Critic  

10) Jah Prayzah (Mukudzei Mukombe) Lead Singer>3rd Generation Band Singer |Songwriter |Brand Ambassador

11) Charles Manyuchi 

Champion Boxer

Boxer/Brand Ambassador/Developmentalist

12)  Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa> Celebtated Media Personality Presenter | Activist | Brand Ambassador

13)  Dr Patson Dzamara President> Off The Hook Group Speaker|Author|Philanthropist

14) Mabasa Sasa>  Editor In Chief The Sunday Mail Writer|Critic|Analyst  

15)  Wicknell Chivhayo  

Managing Director –Intratrek Zimbabwe

Investor|Entrepreneur|Trendsetter

16)  Charles Mushinga Editor>The Bridge Writer | Developmentalist | Critic 

17) Batsirai Java> Founder Terbanacles of Grace Ministries Speaker | Entrepreneur | Developmentalist

18) Chamu Chiwanza President – Affairmative Action Group Entrepreneur | Activist | Entertainer    

19) Munyaradzi Gwatidzo> CEO Astro Mobile Innovator | Entrepreneur | Developmentalist 

20) Advocate Arthur Marara Founder> Greatness Clinic Trust Attorney|Author|Speaker 

21)   Advocate Thabani Mpofu The Chamber Advocates of Zimbabwe Developmentalist | Activist | BrandAmbasssdor

22)  Alson Darikayi

Spokesperson Miss Tourism Zimbabwe

Entrepreneur|Developmentalist|Strategist

23) Farai Gundani

Contributor- Forbes Africa

Writer|Entrepreneur|Media Personality 

24) Pakvo Mutendera  

Investment Evangelist Investor|Entrepreneur|Trendsetter

25) Psychology Maziwisa> Member of Parliamen Highfield, ZANU PF Writer|Developmentalist|Critic  

26) Frank Buyanga    

Serial Entrepreneur

Investor||Entrepreneur|Trendsetter   

27) Happiness Zengeni> Business Editor The Herald Analyst | Critic | Developmentalist

28) McDonald  Gurura 

Celebrated Media Personality MC | Presenter | Brand Ambassador 

29) Gloria Zaravanhu General Manager Corporate Services-NICOZ Diamond Entrepreneur | Developmentalist | Critic

30)  Patisani Sibanda  

DJ – Star FM

Presenter|Host|Master of Ceremonies

31) Carl Joshua Ncube Pioneer>Zim International Comedy Movement Stand Up Comic | Animator | Graphic Designer  

32)   Nicholas Bhero Founder-Impact 360 Entrepreneur | Speaker | Playwright

33) ZororoMakamba Branding Enthusiast Presenter | Entertainer | Entrepreneur  

34) Vukani Dhladhla Founder> Abiding Hope Global Ministries Speaker|Author|Critic  

35) Oscar Pambuka Celebrated Media Personality Presenter|Producer|Panelist 

36) Tendai Garwe Human Rights Activist Speaker | Critic | Developmentalist

37) Plot Mhako Artistic Director> Jibilika Dance Trust Entrepreneur | Activist | Brand Ambassador

38) Tawanda Gudhlanga DJ-Spot FM Presenter | Analyst | Critic 

39) Maud Chifamba Celebrated Young Academic Pioneer | Trendsetter | Activist   

40)   Killer T

Celebrated Zimdancehall Artist

Singer|Songwriter|Brand Ambassdaor

41) Mudiwahood 

Celebrated Artist Musician | Entrepreneur | Brand Ambassador

42)   Misheck Gondo

Director>National Association of Youth Organisations Activist | Developmentalist | Writer

43) Phillip Chidavaenzi Celebtared Researcher Writer|Critic|Developmentalist    

44) Tommy Deushele

Creative Director- Simba Savannah

Strategist|Pioneer|Trendsetter

45) Fungai Tichawangana> Chief Imagineer Exist Digital Media Group Entrepreneur | Critic | Photojournalist

46) Barry Manandi Director Columbus TV Presenter|Strategist|Brand Specialist  

47)   VimbaiMutinhiri> Co-Host Star Gist Supermodel | Presenter | Singer

48)   Justice Mayor Wadyajena Gokwe- Nembudziya (MP), ZANU PF Politician | Activist | Developmentalist

49)   Tonderai Rutsito Founder- TechnoMag Innovator | Entrepreneur | Critic 

50)   Larry Kwirirayi Founder- Three Men On A Boat Innovator | Entrepreneur | Critic 

51) Taku Chingonzo Co-Founder- Saisai Wireless Innovator | Entrepreneur | Acticist

52) Munyaradzi Takawira Country Leader-J Life Africa Activist | Trainer | Critic

53)   DJ Templeman  

DJ Star FM

Pioneer|Brand Ambassador|Developmentalist

 54)  NoViolet Bulawayo Award Winning Author Academic | Critic | Activist

55) Tongai Chirisa

Celebrated Actor

Pioneer|Trendsetter|Brand Ambassador 

56)  Danai Gurira Pioneer>ZimHolywood Movement Actor | Filmmaker | Playwright 

57)   Joseph Madziyire  

Founder-Zimpraise

Pioneer|Trendsetter|Brand Ambassador

58) Dr Mike Joka Founder Corporate 24 Group of Hospitals Entrepreneur | Developmentalist | Philanthropist  

59)  Livingstone Dzikira Director> Zimbabwe Youth Council Politician | Activist | Developmentalist

60)  Mike Madhodha Celebrated Sportscaster Creative Director | Presenter | Critic

61) Tsitsi Mutendi Founding Editor> Jewel Magazine Critic | Developmentalist | Consultant 

62) Napoleon Nyanhi Celebrated Media Personality Brand Ambassador | Presenter | Critic  

63)   Oscar Habeenzu Chairman>iNduku Publishing Group Author | Activist | Developmentalist

64)  Rudo Nyangulu Serial Entrepreneur Entrepreneur | Photographer | Philanthropist

65)   Joel Gombera Group Marketing Manager> CBZ Holdings Speaker | Developmentalist | Philanthropist  

66) Titus Gwemende> Economic Governace and Trade Portfolio Expert Speaker | Writer | Activist  

67)   Winky D (Wallace Chirumiko) President> Ninja Movement Singer|Producer|Brand Ambassador

68) Samuelle Dimairho  

Co-Founder- Chengetedzai Depository Company

Pioneer|Trendsetter|Entrepreneur  

69)Acie Lumumba

Leader- Viva Zimbabwe

Politician/Activist/Critic

70) Alvin Nyika Founder- Core Foundation Innovator | Critic | Activist

71)  Rumbi Katedza Founder>MaiJai Films Film maker | Activist | Panelist

72)   Simon Bere Chief Strategist> Simon Bere Inc. Strategist | Trainer | Critic

73)   Nigel Jack Founder>Jaden Media Author | Filmmaker | Critic

74)   Nqobizitha Mlilo Founder>Enqore Media Director | Animator | Speaker

75) Fungai Machirori Founder> Her Zimbabwe Photojournalist | Blogger | Critic 

76) Mathias Mhere Gospel Sensation Musician | Activist | Brand Ambassador

77) Elton Ziki

Political Commentator Researcher | Activist | Analyst

78)   Tawanda Chikosi

Technology Evangelist Entrepreneur | Trendsetter |Brand Ambassador

79) Brian Soko

Celebrated Music Mogul

Producer/Presenter/Brand Ambassador

80) Beverly Sibanda Lead Dancer> Bev and The Sexy Angels Dancer | Activist | Musician

81)  Gilmore Tee

Celebrated Style Icon Presenter | Stylist |Brand Ambassador

82) Mbo Mahocs

Celebrated Socialite Musician | Stylist |Fashionista

83) Marc Mandisoul

Celebrated Entertainer Producer | Presenter | Brand Ambassador

84)   Colin Moyo –Nduna

Documentary Researcher Researcher | Activist |Writer 

85)   Tafadzwa Zimoyo

Entertainment Personality Writer | Researcher |Brand Ambassador 

86) Sharon Muguwu

Entertainment Writer – Daily News Researcher | Analyst |Developmentalist 

87) Khama Billiart  

Celebrated Footballer Icon | Trendsetter |Brand Ambassador

88)  DJ Nosh

CEO-2 Kings Entertainment Host | Pioneer |Brand Ambassador 

89) Chris Chenga 

Economic Commentator Speaker | Researcher | Writer

90) Cynthia Mare

Celebrated Musician Singer | Songwriter | Brand Ambassador 

91) Aldrian Harrison

Founder-Zim Hip Hop Artist

Host/Producer/Brand Ambassador

92) David Chakombera 

Strategy Consultant

Stategist/Brand Ambassador/Researcher

93) Priscilla Chigariro Founder> Zimbabwe Fashion Week Supermodel | Activist | Entrepreneur 

94) Mary Chiwenga Chairperson-Miss Zimbabwe Trust Entrepreneur | Developmentalist | Philanthropist  

95)   Tenford Chitanana Artistic Director>Zimbabwe Youth Festival Film maker | Critic | Activist

96) Leeroy Gopal 

Award Winning Actor

Pioneer|Trensetter|Entrepreneur

97)  Cal_vin

Hip Hop Sensation

Singer/Songwriter/Brand Ambassador

98) Advocate Fadzai Mahere 

Celebrated Trendsetter

Strategist/Activist/Developmentalist

99) Amara Brown

Celebrated Artist

Musician/Activist/Brand Ambassador

100) Bhutisi

Celebrated Comedian

Actor/Brand Ambassador/Developmentalist