Duncan Zgambo (born November 4, 1990), professionally known as Gwamba, is a Malawi-born rapper and philanthropist.
Gwamba is the youngest of four siblings. He spent most of his childhood in area 18, Lilongwe. In 2005 he started his music career; he and 3 friends formed a rap grouped called the Pittie Boiz. 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.
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Duncan Zgambo (born November 4, 1990), professionally known as Gwamba, is a Malawi-born rapper and philanthropist.
Gwamba is the youngest of four siblings. He spent most of his childhood in area 18, Lilongwe. In 2005 he started his music career; he and 3 friends formed a rap grouped called the Pittie Boiz. 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".
As 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 People (UMP Awards), he also won 3 awards at the 2017 UMP awards, 1 award at the 2017 Nyasa music awards, and 1 Award at the 2018 UMP Awards.
In 2016, he released his debut album titled Jesus Is My Boss. Gwamba has since released Mama Said God First, in 2019, and The True Independence in 2022.
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 also has his own charity programs.
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