Rapper Suffix popularly known as Sufi has kept his music craft active in United States of America (USA) where he is pursuing further studies.
The artist left the country last year for USA having also participated in the six-week flagship programme of the Young African Leaders Initiative (Yali) also known as the Mandela Washington Fellowship.
Suffix who is pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Policy at Michigan State University, said yesterday that music will always be part of him and that this is why he has remained faithful to it in USA despite his busy schedule of studies.
“Music is what has given me the opportunities that I have now and so, I love doing music and this is why I have kept it alive here. I am loving every moment of what I am doing,” Suffix said.
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Recently, the ‘Mkazi Wakumwamba’ star who has collaborated with several musicians, had a chance to perform at a conference for international students studying in USA, where he won the hearts of many with his music.
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“It was amazing performing in front of fellow students from other countries such as India, Ghana, Indonesia, China, Nigeria, Germany and South Africa. The engagement and feedback was great,” he said.
Suffix, who last year released his third album titled Tailora said he is passionate about good governance.
“The knowledge I have in terms of economics politics has probably helped me to address social, economic and political issues that affect us as a country.
“So, Mandela Washington was also a great opportunity for me to learn the skills of how to engage our leaders, conflict resolution and pretty much how to lead well,” he said.
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Suffix has since released a music video off his Tailora album of the track ‘Dear Isaac’ in which he featured Kelvin Sings.
“This song explores the themes of loss and grief. It is dedicated to my childhood friend, whom I consider my very first best friend,” he said.
The rapper added: “The song ‘Dear Isaac’ is for anyone who has experienced grief. In the same song, I am also addressing the tragedy of wasted talent, painting a picture of young lives derailed by alcoholism and uncontrolled debt.”
He said in the song, he is looking at the sobering reflection on lost potential, urging communities to take action and support their youth before it is too late.
“So far I have only done one music video in Tailora but I will work on more music videos. We have just started the year and so, there is a long way to go. Another reason I chose to do a video for this song is that it is probably the most loved song on my album from the statistics,” he said.
