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>3^rd 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) M^cDonald  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