Suffix

Aubrey Ghambi, best known as Suffix, is a Malawian Hiphop Artist and songwriter. In 2020, he won a UMP Award in best gospel act. In 2018, his album titled "Before I Sleep" won the category Album of the Year in UMP Awards and he was nominated as Best Hip Hop Artist as well as Best Urban Gospel. In 2016, was nominated for the same category and award.

In 2022, he won the Africa-Based award in artist of the Year given out by Rapzilla, the top and biggest Christian hip hop site in the world and an online magazine, beating Limoblaze, Rehmahz, Angeloh, Spillz-Ochai and Drakare in the category.

His song "D.Y.M." was featured on Christian Hip Hop (Rapzilla), the world's largest online magazine .

Background

Early life Ghambi was born in Chitipa. His home village is Mzuzu and is a Tumbuka by tribe. He did his primary school in Mzuzu as well as his secondary school education.

Music career Suffix began pursuing music in 2010 and later became known in Malawi’s hip-hop scene for lyrics that address social, economic, and political issues. His debut album, Before I Sleep, won Album of the Year at the Malawi UMP Awards in 2018. The same year he headlined the Lake of Stars Festival alongside Major Lazer from the United States and Sauti Sol from Kenya. The festival has been listed by CNN as one of the top African music festivals to attend.

In addition to his music career, Suffix has been involved in social and governance advocacy initiatives. He has collaborated with the former United States Ambassador to Malawi, David Young, and former Anti-Corruption Bureau Director Martha Chizuma on initiatives aimed at promoting integrity and public accountability. He has also worked with the German nonprofit organization Viva con Agua on creative advocacy projects addressing social issues.

Suffix studied Economics at Blantyre International University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. After graduating, he worked with Young Life in Malawi for five years as a Bookkeeper and Developing Global Leaders Coordinator, supporting financial management and mentoring university students participating in leadership development programs.

He later moved to the United States to pursue graduate studies at Michigan State University, where he completed a Master’s degree in Public Policy. During his studies he also worked as a research assistant with Afrobarometer, contributing to research on governance, democracy, and public opinion across Africa.

Education Naotcha Primary School

Chiradzulu Secondary School 2009

Catholic University Malawi (2013)

Blantyre International University (2016)

Michigan State University (2026)

Achievements

UMP Awards Source: 2020 Himself Best Gospel Act 2020 Yobwata Best Music Video of Year 2020 2018 Himself Best Gospel Act 2018 Himself Best Urban Gospel 2018 Himself Best Live Act 2016 Himself Best Gospel Act Christian hip hop (Rapzilla award) Source: 2022 Himself Artist of The Year AGMA Awards Source: 2017 Himself Hip Hop Artist of Excellence 2017 Himself Video of Excellence