100 most influential young South Africans revealed
JOBURG – Avance Media announces 2018’s most influential young South Africans.
Avance Media, a leading PR and rating agency, in partnership with 1 000 African Voices and VIPI State (Avenva) have announced the finalists for the third edition of the 100 Most Influential Young South Africans – an impressive ranking of young professionals.
According to Prince Akpah, managing director of Avance Media, this year’s list features a record of 50 men and women who have made remarkable contributions towards their respective fields which have extended impact to other young people across South Africa and beyond.
The ranking which was launched in 2016 was previously won by Comedian and TV Personality Trevor Noah in 2016 and spokesperson of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in 2017 who were voted as the Most Influential Young South Africans in their respective years.
After launching the initiative in Ghana in 2015, Avance Media has been able to partner various organisations across Africa to extend the ranking to Cameroon, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and DR Congo, with a global ranking announcement expected in 2019.
Some notable personalities in 2018’s nominations include AKA, Cassper Nyovest, DJ Maphorisa, Caster Semenya, Akani Simbine, Chante Jantjies, Percy Tau, Sophie Kanza to mention a few.
Public voting has officially commenced via the sa.avancemedia.org website to determine a category winner for each category and an overall Winner.
Visit www.avancemedia.org for the full list of nominees represented in their respective categories.
