Introduction
Duncan Zgambo (born November 4, 1990), professionally known as Gwamba, is a Malawi-born Rapper and Philanthropist
Early life
Gwamba is the youngest of four siblings. He spent most of his childhood in area 18, Lilongwe. In 2005 he and his friends formed a rap grouped called the Pittie Boys, before he started his solo career in 2009.
Gwamba is also a sister to Mary Bushiri a Malawian chartered accountant and preacher.
Music career
Gwamba's rap career was inspired by US rapper 50 Cent and local musician The Basement. He released a single with the Pittie Boiz called "Work That Thing" , which got airplay on FM 101 radio's Gowelo Beatz in 2008. Gwamba started recording as a solo artist 2009 and has made singles such as "Mmesa", "Tikakumane Kumadzi", "Sindingasiye Bawa", "Carina ya Mdala". In 2013 Gwamba released 3 singles: "Ndi Ofewa featuring EMM Q, Bola Kusache featuring Nesnes and Ndiyima Pachulu Featuring Bucci". Ndiyima pachulu Music video was released in February 2014. A songwriter, Gwamba's lyrics are inspired by real life and being around good people. He has worked with local hip-hop acts such as BarryOne, Young Kay, Phyzix and dancehall star Blak jak. Gwamba now a Gospel artist has released a number of singles such as "Better" and "Alleluyah" both featuring Emm Q and "Nzeru" featuring Maskal. In 2015 he won the award for Artist of The Year at the Urban Music Awards (UMA), he also won 3 awards at the 2017 UMP awards, 1 award at the 2017 Nyasa music awards, 1 Award at the 2018 UMP awards and a couple of other awards.
Philanthropy
In 2019: Gwamba became the CEO for Shepherd Bushiri Foundation, a humanitarian organization that was founded by Dr Shepherd Bushiri. Apart from being the CEO for SBF, he was has his own charity programs, notable ones including the 2016 1 Million Kwacha Jesus is My Boss Football and Netball Trophy in area 18, 2017 2 Million Kwacha Football and Netball Trophy in area 18, 2017 1 Million Kwacha football and Netball trophy in Ntcheu, a donation of 500,000 Kwacha at Pashello charitable trust in Chikwawa in 2016, a donation of 2 million Kwacha to Pashello charitable trust in 2018, a donation of 3 Million Kwacha of Pashello charitable trust in 2019.