Lamboginny
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{{Infobox person
| name = Lamboginny
| image =
| caption = On set for "Move" music video
| birth_name = Yinka Lawanson{{cite web |title=Nigeria: See as prisoners jollificate for concert |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-41640796 |website=BBC News Pidgin |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=16 October 2017}}
| alias = Lamb
| alma_mater =
| birth_date = 22 December 1984
| birth_place = Lagos State
| spouse = {{Marriage|Taccara Rae|5 January 2018}}
| children =
| nationality = Nigerian
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|Motivational speaker|Humanitarian}}
| awards = Silver Creator Award
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| years_active = 1999–present
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = {{hlist |Afrobeats|Dancehall|EDM}}
| label = {{hlist |Lamboginny Music (current)|Sax Records (former)}}
| associated_acts = DJ Jimmy Jatt, Olamide, Muna, Small Doctor, Do2tun, Benie Macaulay
| website = {{url|lamboginny.org/}}
}}}}
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 program in-line with the 2030 Agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals by United Nation in September 2015.{{cite web |last1=Hardman |first1=Ray |title=Nigerian Singer And Youth Prison Reformer Lamboginny Brings Crusade to the US |url=https://www.wnpr.org/post/nigerian-singer-and-youth-prison-reformer-lamboginny-brings-crusade-us |website=www.wnpr.org |access-date=21 March 2021 |language=en}}
In 2002, he finished fourth place at StarQuest, a Nigerian reality competition by Nigerian Breweries.{{cite web |title=LAMBOGINNY: Why I introduced music as a therapy in Nigerian prisons |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/lamboginny-introduced-music-therapy-nigerian-prisons/ |website=The Nation |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=5 December 2014}} He is one half of the tiktok duo Ling and Lamb with his wife Taccara Rae (aka Ling).{{cite web |title=Ling and Lamb, Nigerian-American couple thrilling with funny videos |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/04/ling-and-lamb-nigerian-american-couple-thrilling-with-funny-videos/ |website=Vanguard News |access-date=14 August 2021 |date=18 April 2021}} On 27 July 2021, they premiered the first episode of Keep it Reel with Ling and Lamb on Apple Podcasts, with Taccara Rae.{{cite web |title=Keep it Reel with Ling and Lamb: Keep it Reel with Ling and Lamb Premier! on Apple Podcasts |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-it-reel-with-ling-and-lamb-premier/id1578789650?i=1000530345749 |website=Apple Podcasts |access-date=14 August 2021}}{{cite web |title=Keep It Real with Ling and Lamb - TikTok/YouTube duo set to premiere own show |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/07/keep-it-real-with-ling-and-lamb-tiktok-youtube-duo-set-to-premiere-own-show/ |website=Vanguard News |access-date=10 September 2021 |date=20 July 2021}} 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){{cite web |title=Lamboginny Hosts 'Salt' Album Launch in Kirikiri Prisons |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/lamboginny-hosts-salt-album-launch-kirikiri-prisons-2/ |website=Nigerian Tribune |access-date=21 March 2021}} on 27 October 2017. SALT featured 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 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,{{cite web |title=Shina Pellar, Dammy Krane, Lamboginny, Lessi Vigboro Peters & more Turn up at the LoudNProud Live 6th Anniversary Party {{!}} See Photos |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/02/shina-pellar-dammy-krane-lamboginny-lessi-vigboro-peters-more-turn-up-at-the-loudnproud-live-6th-anniversary-party-see-photos/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=10 February 2017}} 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 beach ball tournament, which hold from 12 to 14 December 2014 at the Eko Atlantic City.{{cite web |title=New Music: COPA Lagos Theme Song by Lamboginny – Listen |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/12/new-music-copa-lagos-theme-song-by-lamboginny-listen/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=3 December 2014}} In 2020, he appeared on the playlist of "Hip Hop 4 Peace",{{cite web |last1=September 14 |first1=a HatfieldPublished |title=Chuck D, Rakim, KRS One & more to appear on Hip Hop 4 Peace livestream |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/chuck-d-rakim-krs-one-more-to-appear-on-hip-hop-4-peace-livestream/ |website=BrooklynVegan |access-date=21 March 2021 |language=en}} 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",{{cite web |title=Lamboginny releases new single, 'Move' |url=https://notjustok.com/song/lamboginny-move/ |website=Notjustok |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=5 March 2021}} a record produced by Benie Macaulay. On 19 March 2021, the music video was released and directed by Kaykay Sublime.{{cite web |title=Lamboginny unveils the visuals for 'Move' |url=https://notjustok.com/videos/lamboginny-move-video/ |website=Notjustok |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=19 March 2021}} 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.{{cite web |title=Watch the Video for Lamboginny's 'Sak Pase' Remix Featuring Haiti's Tonymix |url=https://notjustok.com/mp3-songs/lamboginny-sak-pase-remix-feat-tonymix/ |website=NotjustOk |access-date=14 August 2021 |date=6 July 2021}}
On 10 September 2021, he released his second debut album "Food Is Ready",{{cite web |title=Nigerian artist Lamboginny shares new album 'Food Is Ready': Stream |url=https://grungecake.com/lamboginny-food-is-ready/articles/82115 |website=GRUNGECAKE |access-date=10 September 2021}} 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.
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Humanitarian work
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In 2009, he founded the Say No To Crime Project{{cite web |last1=Adeyemo |first1=Adeola |title=Providing Help in the Midst of Despair! Nigerian Artiste, Lamboginny takes his "Say No To Crime" Project to Prisons |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/08/fighting-crime-with-the-power-of-music-nigerian-artiste-lamboginny-takes-his-say-no-to-crime-project-to-prisons/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=30 August 2012}} 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 the anti-crime ambassador of Nigerian Prisons Service. On 6 December 2010, he was appointed an Officer to the Nigerian Prisons Service. 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. 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.{{cite web |last1=Adeyemo |first1=Adeola |title=Nollywood Actress, Stella Damasus & Music Act, Lamboginny Appointed as NDLEA Ambassadors |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/12/nollywood-actress-stella-damasus-music-act-lamboginny-appointed-as-ndlea-ambassadors/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=11 December 2012}}
In 2016, the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama's invited him to speak at the Young African Leaders Initiative.{{cite web |title=nigerian singer lamboginny to speak at the young african leadership initiative |url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/nigerian-singer-lamboginny-to-speak-at-the-young-african-leadership-initiative/o85zit |website=MTV Base |access-date=21 March 2021}} In 2017, he was invited to speak at Leicester Prison, in the United Kingdom.{{cite web |author=Munachim Amah, for |title=This passionate singer takes songs of hope to Nigerian prisoners |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2017/12/20/africa/passionate-singer-hope-nigerian-prisoners/index.html |website=CNN |access-date=21 March 2021}} 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.{{cite web |title=Reforming prisons is about leaving no one behind, says Nigerian musician Lambo |url=https://news.un.org/en/audio/2019/08/1045231 |website=UN News |access-date=21 March 2021 |language=en |date=29 August 2019}} 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.{{cite web |title=Lamboginny in forgiveness, healing session with inmates of Montgomery County Correctional Facility |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/lamboginny-in-forgiveness-healing-session-with-inmates-of-montgomery-county-correctional-facility/ |website=The Guardian Nigeria |access-date=21 March 2021}}
In 2018, he founded SALT, 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.{{cite web |title=Nigerian Afro-dancehall Singer Lamboginny Appointed AFI Rep At The United Nations |url=https://smooth981.fm/nigerian-afro-dancehall-singer-lamboginny-appointed-afi-rep-at-the-united-nations/ |website=SMOOTH 98.1FM |access-date=11 December 2021 |date=30 July 2019}} Same year, he shares his ideas on battling the climate crisis with Insider Inc., alongside Greta Thunberg, and Helena Gualinga.{{cite web |last1=Brueck |first1=Hilary |title=Greta Thunberg isn't the only trailblazing young climate leader. Activists from the Amazon to Nigeria share their ideas for battling the climate crisis. |url=https://www.insider.com/greta-thunberg-activists-climate-change-who-are-they-2019-9 |website=Insider |access-date=21 March 2021}}
Honour
On 1 February 2021, he was nominated by his wife Taccara Rae on Good Morning America for the inspiration list on who's making Black history in 2021,{{cite web |title=The GMA Inspiration List: Who's making Black history in 2021? |url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/gma-inspiration-list-making-black-history-2021/story?id=75228763 |website=ABC News |access-date=21 March 2021 |language=en}} 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,{{cite web |title=Singer Lamboginny is Engaged to Girlfriend Taccara Rae ? |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/11/singer-lamboginny-is-engaged-to-girlfriend-taccara-rae-%F0%9F%92%8D/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=17 November 2018}} and got married on 5 January 2018.{{cite web |title=So Beautiful! Lamboginny & fiancee Taccara Rae are Married ? |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/01/so-beautiful-lamboginny-fiancee-taccara-rae-are-married-%F0%9F%98%8D/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=6 January 2019}}
Discography
=Albums=
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Awards and nominations
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| 2016
|Nigeria Music Video Awards |Best Use Of Costume "I am a Winner (featuring. Chidinma)"{{cite web |title=NMVA 2016: Dbanj, Aramide, Wizkid top nominee list {{!}} Premium Times Nigeria |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/215571-nmva-2016-dbanj-aramide-wizkid-top-nominee-list.html |website=Premium Times |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=16 November 2016}}{{cite web |last1=Oleniju |first1=Segun |title=Nigerian Music Video Award (NMVA) 2016 - Winners List {{!}} 36NG |url=https://www.36ng.ng/2016/12/18/nigerian-music-video-award-nmva-2016-winners-list/ |website=36Ng |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=18 December 2016}} |Himself & Mr Clayy |{{won}} |