Lamboginny

Yinka Lawanson known by his stage name Lamboginny is a Nigerian Afro-Dancehall musician, youtuber, and humanitarian. Lamboginny is the co-convener of Say No To Crime movement and the advocate of S.A.L.T (Saving All Lives Together), a prison reform[2] program in-line with the 2030 Agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals by United Nation in September 2015.

Lamboginny
Born
Yinka Lawanson[1]

22 December 1984
Lagos State
NationalityNigerian
Other namesLamb
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Motivational speaker
  • Humanitarian
Spouse
Taccara Rae
​
(m. 2018)​
AwardsSilver Creator Award
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1999–present
Labels
  • Lamboginny Music (current)
  • Sax Records (former)
Websitelamboginny.org

In 2002, he finished fourth place at StarQuest,[3] a Nigerian reality competition by Nigerian Breweries. He is one half of the tiktok duo Ling and Lamb with his wife Taccara Rae (aka Ling).[4] On 27 July 2021, they premiered the first episode of Keep it Reel with Ling and Lamb on Apple Podcasts, with Taccara Rae.[5][6] In May 2021, the duo received their first YouTube Plaques, for 100k subscribers.

Music career

In 2017, he released his debut album SALT (Saving All Lives Together)[7] on 27 October 2017. SALT features guest appearances from DJ Jimmy Jatt, Korede Bello, Olamide, Muna, P-Square, Mike Aremu, and Small Doctor. On 12 October 2017, following the release of SALT, he launched the album with a concert at Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Lagos. He was introduced on stage[7] by Do2tun with guest performances from DJ Jimmy Jatt, Small Doctor, Mz Kiss, Ozzybosco, and Muna. On 26 January 2017, he appeared in attendance and performed at LoudNProud 6th Anniversary Party,[8] alongside Shina Peller, Dammy Krane, PSquare, and MAKA.

In 2014, COPA Lagos theme song was released and performed by Lamboginny at the 2014 edition of COPA Lagos[9] beach ball tournament, which hold from 12 to 14 December 2014 at the Eko Atlantic City. In 2020, he appeared on the playlist of "Hip Hop 4 Peace",[10] a livestreaming broadcast curated by Universal Hip Hop Museum to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the International Day of Peace on YouTube, on 21 September 2020.

On 5 March 2021, he released "Move",[11] a record produced by Benie Macaulay. On 19 March 2021, the music video was released and directed by Kaykay Sublime.[12] On 16 June 2021, he released "Sak Pase", a record produced by Benie Macaulay. On 2 July 2021, he released "Sak Pase remix", featuring Tony Mix. On 6 July 2021, the music video was released and directed by Director Ray.[13]

On 10 September 2021, he released his second debut album "Food Is Ready",[14] through Lamboginny Music, featuring DAP The Contract, Ling, and Tony Mix. The album lead singles "Move", "Highest Vibration", and "Sak Pase (Remix)" featuring TonyMix. In August 2022, he released "Mama" on all streaming platforms, a song dedicated to his mother and all mothers around the world.

Recording deal

In 2012, he signed a recording deal with Sax Records,[15] an entertainment company founded by Yemi Sax.

Humanitarian work

Reforming prisons is about leaving no one behind

-Lambo speaking to the United Nations[16]

In 2009, he founded the Say No To Crime Project[15] and had his first anti-crime campaign concert in Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Lagos, which caught the attention of the former Controller General of Nigerian Prisons Service, Olushola Ogundipe. Following his meeting with him in 2010, Lamboginny was made anti-crime ambassador of Nigerian Prisons Service. On 6 December 2010, he was appointed an Officer to the Nigerian Prisons Service.[15] On 7 January 2011, he started the female prison concert project, which he titled Season in Prison. With performance from Onyeka Onwenu, Shan George, Stella Damasus, Chidinma, Aydotcom, Sexy Steel, Dekunle Fuji, Jedi, DJ Rowland and Jafextra. On 14 February 2011, he had a VIP "Valentine in Prison" Concert.[15] With guess appearance from Midnight Crew, Denrele Edun, Tim Godfrey, AK1, Dele Momodu, Stella Damasus and Shan George. On 11 December 2012, he was appointed the ambassadors of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.[17]

In 2016, the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama's invites him to speak[18] at the Young African Leaders Initiative. In 2017, he was invited to speak at Leicester Prison, in the UK[19] In 2019, he spoke about the 40 thousand prison inmates, awaiting trial at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison at the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference.[16] In 2020, he visited, Cheltenham Youth Facility, Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center, and Montgomery County Correctional Facility, where he performed and spoke to the inmates.[20]

In 2018, he founded S.A.L.T,[2] a nonprofit organisation for fund raising, prisons reform and music therapy program in Nigeria. In 2019, he was assigned, Ariel Foundation International’s representative at United Nations.[21] Same year, he shares his ideas on battling the climate crisis[22] with Insider Inc., alongside Greta Thunberg, and Helena Gualinga.

Honour

On 1 February 2021, he was nominated by his wife Taccara Rae on Good Morning America for the inspiration list[23] on who's making Black history in 2021, for his work on bringing freedom to over 120 wrongfully imprisoned men in Nigeria, and for incorporating music therapy concerts in various prisons in Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Personal life

Yinka was born in 1984, in Lagos, Nigeria. He was engaged to Taccara Rae on 17 November 2017,[24] and married on 5 January 2018.[25]

Discography

Albums
List of studio albums with selected details
Title Album details
Salt
Food Is Ready

Awards and nominations
Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results
2016 Nigeria Music Video Awards Best Use Of Costume "I am a Winner (featuring. Chidinma)"[26][27] Himself & Mr Clayy Won

References
  1. "Nigeria: See as prisoners jollificate for concert". BBC News Pidgin. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  2. Hardman, Ray. "Nigerian Singer And Youth Prison Reformer Lamboginny Brings Crusade to the US". www.wnpr.org. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  3. "LAMBOGINNY: Why I introduced music as a therapy in Nigerian prisons". The Nation. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  4. "Ling and Lamb, Nigerian-American couple thrilling with funny videos". Vanguard News. 18 April 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  5. "Keep it Reel with Ling and Lamb: Keep it Reel with Ling and Lamb Premier! on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  6. "Keep It Real with Ling and Lamb - TikTok/YouTube duo set to premiere own show". Vanguard News. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  7. "Lamboginny Hosts 'Salt' Album Launch in Kirikiri Prisons". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  8. "Shina Pellar, Dammy Krane, Lamboginny, Lessi Vigboro Peters & more Turn up at the LoudNProud Live 6th Anniversary Party | See Photos". BellaNaija. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  9. "New Music: COPA Lagos Theme Song by Lamboginny – Listen". BellaNaija. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  10. September 14, a HatfieldPublished. "Chuck D, Rakim, KRS One & more to appear on Hip Hop 4 Peace livestream". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  11. "Lamboginny releases new single, 'Move'". Notjustok. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  12. "Lamboginny unveils the visuals for 'Move'". Notjustok. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  13. "Watch the Video for Lamboginny's 'Sak Pase' Remix Featuring Haiti's Tonymix". NotjustOk. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  14. "Nigerian artist Lamboginny shares new album 'Food Is Ready': Stream". GRUNGECAKE. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  15. Adeyemo, Adeola (30 August 2012). "Providing Help in the Midst of Despair! Nigerian Artiste, Lamboginny takes his "Say No To Crime" Project to Prisons". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  16. "Reforming prisons is about leaving no one behind, says Nigerian musician Lambo". UN News. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  17. Adeyemo, Adeola (11 December 2012). "Nollywood Actress, Stella Damasus & Music Act, Lamboginny Appointed as NDLEA Ambassadors". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  18. "nigerian singer lamboginny to speak at the young african leadership initiative". MTV Base. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  19. Munachim Amah, for. "This passionate singer takes songs of hope to Nigerian prisoners". CNN. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  20. "Lamboginny in forgiveness, healing session with inmates of Montgomery County Correctional Facility". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  21. "Nigerian Afro-dancehall Singer Lamboginny Appointed AFI Rep At The United Nations". SMOOTH 98.1FM. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  22. Brueck, Hilary. "Greta Thunberg isn't the only trailblazing young climate leader. Activists from the Amazon to Nigeria share their ideas for battling the climate crisis". Insider. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  23. "The GMA Inspiration List: Who's making Black history in 2021?". ABC News. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  24. "Singer Lamboginny is Engaged to Girlfriend Taccara Rae ?". BellaNaija. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  25. "So Beautiful! Lamboginny & fiancee Taccara Rae are Married ?". BellaNaija. 6 January 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  26. "NMVA 2016: Dbanj, Aramide, Wizkid top nominee list | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  27. Oleniju, Segun (18 December 2016). "Nigerian Music Video Award (NMVA) 2016 - Winners List | 36NG". 36Ng. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
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