Gorindemabwe Frontier’s 100 Most Influential Young Zimbabweans Under 40 (2014). Here is our list for 2014. There are some new entrants and Walter Magaya is now at number one.
1) Walter Magaya
Founder > Prophetic Healing and Delieverance Ministries
Speaker | Entrepreneur | Philamthropist
2) Emmanuel Makandiwa
Founder> United Family International Church(UFIC)
Speaker|Entrepreneur|Philanthropist
3) Tocky Vibes (Obey Makamure)
The Prince of Zimdancehall
Lyricist | Innovator | Activist
4) Tendai Mutawarira
International Rugby Player
Brand Ambassador]Developmentalist]Activist
5) Lawrence Moyo
Editor> H-Metro
Writer|Analyst|Critic
6) TawandaMutyebere>
Founder> Chicken Slice
Enterpreneur|Musician|Philanthropist
7) Uebert Angel>
Founder Spirit Embassy
Speaker|Author|Entrepreneur
8) Chris Mugaga>
Founder Eoconometer Global Capital
Speaker|Researcher|Writer
9) Barry Manandi
Director Columbus TV
Presenter|Strategist|Brand Specialist
10) Brains Muchemwa
CEO Oxlink Capital
Strategist|Analyst|Researcher
11) Vimbai Kajese
Presenter China Central Television (CCTV)
Panelist | Event Host | Brand Ambassador
12) Fungai Tichawangana>
Chief Imagineer Exist Digital Media Group
Entrepreneur | Critic | Photojournalist
13) Mabasa Sasa>
Acting Editor In Chief The Sunday Mail
Writer]Critic]Analyst
14) Psychology Maziwisa>
Deputy Director Information, ZANU PF
Writer|Developmentalist|Critic
15) Nigel Mugamu>
Founder 263 Chat
Moderator | Innovator | Critic
16) Titus Gwemende>
Economic Governace and Trade Portfolio,Netherlands Embassy
Speaker | Writer | Activist
17) Phillip Chidavaenzi
Senior Features Writer-Newsday
Analyst]Critic]Developmentalist
18) Happiness Zengeni>
Business Editor The Herald
Analyst | Critic | Developmentalist
19) Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa>
DJ ZI FM
Presenter | Activist | Brand Ambassador
20) Munyaradzi Gwatidzo>
CEO Astro Mobile
Innovator | Entrepreneur | Developmentalist
21) Nelson Chamisa>
Organising Secretary MDC T
Politician | Activist | Philanthropist
22) VimbaiMutinhiri>
Co-Host Star Gist
Supermodel | Presenter | Singer
23) Batsirai Java>
Founder Terbanacles of Grace Ministries
Speaker | Entrepreneur | Developmentalist
24) Dr Mike Joka
Founder Corporate 24 Group of Hospitals
Entrepreneur | Developmentalist | Philanthropist
25) Chamu Chiwanza
President – Affairmative Action Group
Entrepreneur | Activist | Entertainer
26) Rutendo Chabururuka
Brand Manager>Netone Cellular
Speaker | Writer | Critic
27) JahPrayzah (Mukudzei Mukombe)
Lead Singer>3rd Generation Band
Singer |Songwriter |Brand Ambassador
28) Marry Chiwenga
Chairperson-Miss Zimbabwe Trust
Entrepreneur | Developmentalist | Philanthropist
29) Kudzai Chawafambira
Business Writer- DailyNews
Writer | Analyst | Critic
30) Advocate Arthur Marara
Founder> Greatness Clinic Trust
Attorney|Author|Speaker
31) Tendai Garwe
Programme Director> Women Excel
Speaker | Critic | Developmentalist
32) Charles Mushinga
Editor>The Bridge
Writer | Developmentalist | Critic
33) Vukani Dhladhla
Founder> Abiding Hope Global Ministries
Speaker|Author|Critic
34) Advocate Thabani Mpofu
Founder>ThabaniMpofu Centre for Justice
Developmentalist | Activist | BrandAmbasssdor
35) Evan Mawarire
Senior Pastor- His Generation Church
Pastor | Author | Entrepreneur
36) Carl Joshua Ncube
Pioneer>Zim International Comedy Movement
Stand Up Comic | Animator | Graphic Designer
37) Passion Java
Founder – Passion Java Ministries
Speaker | Entrepreneur | Philanthropist
38) Augustine Moyo
Public Relations Director >Zimbabwe Nationanal Road Authority (ZINARA)
Writer | Activist | Developmentalist
39) ZororoMakamba
Branding Enthusiast- Telecel Zimbabwe
Presenter | Entertainer | Entrepreneur
40) Nicholas Bhero
Founder-Global Talent Institute
Entrepreneur | Speaker | Playwright
41) Mike Madhodha
Celebrated Sportscaster
Creative Director | Presenter | Critic
42) Dr Patson Dzamara
President> Off The Hook Group
Speaker|Author|Philanthropist
43) Napoleon Nyanhi
DJ – Star FM
Brand Ambassador | Presenter | Critic
44) TavongaVutabwashe
President-Heartfelt Ministries International
Speaker | Entrepreneur | Philanthropist
45) Livingstone Dzikira
Director> Zimbabwe Youth Council
Politician | Activist | Developmentalist
46) Winky D (Wallace Chirumiko)
President> Ninja Movement
Singer|Producer|Brand Ambassador
47) Pokello Nare
Zim Representative> Big Brother Africa 2013
Fashionista | Socialite | Brand Ambassador
48) Justice Mayor Wadyajena
Gokwe- Nembudziya (MP), ZANU PF
Politician | Activist | Developmentalist
49) TsitsiMutendi
Founding Editor> Jewel Magazine
Critic | Developmentalist | Consultant
50) Kirsty Coventry
Award Winning Athlete
Olympic Medalist | Activist | Brand Ambassador
51) Misheck Gondo
Director>National Association of Youth Organisations
Activist | Developmentalist | Writer
52) Joel Gombera
Group Marketing Manager> CBZ Holdings
Speaker | Developmentalist | Philanthropist
53) Dr Charlton Tsodzo
Chairman>Maendelo Media
Academic | Entrepreneur | Developmentalist
54) Danai Gurira
Pioneer>ZimHolywood Movement
Actor | Filmmaker | Playwright
55) RudoNyangulu
Business Developer>V.S Nyangulu& Associates Legal Practitioners
Entrepreneur | Photographer | Philanthropist
56) Sydney Chisi
Director>Youth Initiative for Democracy in Zimbabwe (YIDEZ)
Activist | Panelist | Critic
57) Tendai Wenyika
Secretary General>Pan African Youth Parliament
Politician | Activist | Critic
58) Garikai Chengu
Founder>Chengu Gold Mining
Entrepreneur | Activist | Critic
59) Oscar Pambuka
Managing Director> Oscar Pambuka and Associates
Presenter|Producer|Panelist
60) Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Journalist>The Herald
Writer | Critic | Lifestyle Consultant
61) Moses Donsa Nkomo
Senior Partner>Donsa Nkomo and Mutangi IP Attorneys
Writer | Entrepreneur | Critic
62) Butterfly Phunk
DJ- Power FM
Brand Ambassador | Activist | Stylist
63) Solomon Madzore
Youth Leader>MDCT Renewal Team
Politician | Activist | Developmentalist
64) Rumbi Katedza
Founder>MaiJai Films
Film maker | Activist | Panelist
65) Dalumuzi Mhlanga
Founder>Lead Us Today
Academic | Activist | Humanitarian
66) Oscar Habeenzu
Chairman>iNduku Publishing Group
Author | Activist | Developmentalist
67) Thabetha Kanengoni-Malinga
Deputy Minister-Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture
Developmentalist | Activist | Critic
68) TenfordChitanana
Artistic Director>Zimbabwe Youth Festival
Film maker | Critic | Activist
69) Prudence Katomeni-Mbofana
Queen of Zimbabwean Jazz
Actress | Lyricist | Brand Ambassador
70) Priscilla Chigariro
Founder> Zimbabwe Fashion Week
Supermodel | Activist | Entrepreneur
71) Kudzai Violet Gwara (KVG)
DJ-Star FM
Entertainer | Presenter | Critic
72) Tonderai Rutsito
Founder- TechnoMag
Innovator | Entrepreneur | Critic
73) Fungai Machirori
Founder> Her Zimbabwe
Photojournalist | Blogger | Critic
74) Larry Kwirirayi
Founder- Three Men On A Boat
Innovator | Entrepreneur | Critic
75) Tate The MC (TatendaNziramasanga)
Member- MMT
Lyricist | Brand Ambassador | Activist
76) Lucy Mazingi
Director> Youth Empowerment Transformation Trust(YETT)
Activist | Developmentalist | Critic
77) Nqobizitha Mlilo
Founder>Enqore Media
Director | Animator | Speaker
78) Sulumani Chimbetu
Multiple-Award Winning Artist
Singer | Entrepreneur | Activist
79) Justin Mahlahla
Presenter>ZBC News
Speaker | Playwright | Author
80) Munyaradzi Takawira
Founder>Joshua Foundation Trust
Activist | Trainer | Critic
81) Plot Mhako
Artistic Director> Jibilika Dance Trust
Entrepreneur | Activist | Brand Ambassador
82) Simon Bere
Chief Strategist> Simon Bere Inc.
Strategist | Trainer | Critic
83) NoViolet Bulawayo
Award Winning Author
Academic | Critic | Activist
84) Nigel Jack
Founder>Jaden Media
Author | Filmmaker | Critic
85) Soul Jah Love (Soul Musaka)
Leader- Conquering Family
Lyricist | Innovator | Entertainer
86) Tawanda Gudhlanga
DJ-Spot FM
Presenter | Analyst | Critic
87) Cara Black
Celebrated Tennis Player
Brand Ambassador | Icon | Activist
88) Mathias Mhere
Gospel Sensation
Musician | Activist | Brand Ambassador
89) Gloria Zaravanhu
General Manager Corporate Services-NICOZ Diamond
Entrepreneur | Developmentalist | Critic
90) Knowledge Musona
Celebrated Soccer Player
Footballer | Activist | Brand Ambassador
91) Canisio Mudzimu
Public Relations Manager>Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
Developmentalist | Entrepreneur | Critic
92) Fungai Makoni
Managing Director> Pathfinder Luxury Coaches
Entrepreneur | Activist | Philanthropist
93) Emmerson Njanjamangezi
Business Writer- Zimbabwe Mail
Developmentalist | Analyst | Critic
94) Taku Chingonzo
Co-Founder- Saisai Wireless
Innovator | Entrepreneur | Acticist
95) Maud Chifamba
Celebrated Young Academic
Pioneer | Trendsetter | Activist
96) Mizchif (Hechichamunorwa Kwenda) {1976-2014}
Pioneer-Zim Hip Hop Direction
Pioneer | Trendsetter | Activist
97) KudzaiMubaiwa
Hub Manager- Muzinda Umuzi Hub
Speaker | Developmentalist | Activist
98) Beverly Sibanda
Lead Dancer> Bev and The Sexy Angels
Dancer | Activist | Musician
99) Alvin Nyika
Founder- Core Foundation
Innovator | Critic | Activist
100 Dr Zobha (The Character Of)
Celebrated Entertainer
Presenter | Musician | Comic