Yinka Lawanson, popularly known as Lamboginny, is an artiste with a difference. The 27-year-old Afro hip-hop/dancehall act is the third of his parents' four children. Devoted to the cause of prison inmates, his sojourn in music began in 1999 at the Christian Pentecostal Mission International, Egbe Parish, Lagos.In 2000, he released his first single, Come On. He followed this up with a concert in 2002 at Ikoyi Hotel (now Southern Sun). In 2005, he collaborated with the Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh (Osuofia), to do two hits of the time ' Kiss me quick and Marry Me. Last December, he partnered with Wazobia FM on-air personality, Yaw and Stella Damasus Art Foundation in a concert tagged, Xmas in Prison, which held at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison, Lagos.His singles, I no go lose my head, Iseju kan pere (one minute) and Get Up, which also featured Damasus, are currently enjoying massive airplay. Now working in the Nigeria Prison Service music department, one of his many roles is to rehabilitate the prisoners through music. He tells DANIEL ANAZIA his view about fashion and passion for the underprivileged.What was growing up like' Growing up was fun. I spent most part of childhood with my grandmother and that made me a big baby. I left home when I was 19 years old and lived with different friends and their families, including the Sheyindemi family at Ikotun and the Atagamens. They stood by me like I was their biological child. How did you come about music' It started while I was in the children's department of my church, Christian Pentecostal Mission International, Egbe Parish. My teacher, Mr. Ema Tobi, brought out the sleeping music talent in me and that was how I began my journey in music. I had a group, The Foundation Boys, back then. We played in all the local bars and joints until I left the group and did my first studio recording in year 2000.What is your definition of fashion' It is anything that looks good on you. So, I go with whatever that makes me feel good. Style uniquenessBright colours and a little touch of crazy hair cut or style makes me Lamboginny.Favourite colour Any bright colour does it for me. Favourite piece of clothingMy shirts.Favourite designer(s)In Nigeria, give me Naija Edition and abroad, ElvisPears.Icons/role models God Almighty first, then former Comptroller General of Nigeria Prisons Services, Olushola Ogundipe, Nelson Mandela and Fela Durotoye. Favourite signature perfumeI don't have a favourite; anything nice is okay by me. What would you not be caught wearing any day' A woman's outfit. What would you consider as fashion faux pax' Loose clothes of what you may call free style.How often do you improve on your wardrobe' Hmmm' whenever I have money.Favourite food Any well cooked meal.Turn on Music and truth.Turn off I hate liars.Body care and grooming habits Good food and workout. Choice travel/holiday destination I love Ghana because it makes me feel like I'm home. What would you consider sexy in both men and women' In a woman, she has to Limpoo up and down, and filled with wisdom. While for a man, his brain and pocket. Your must have for the monthFood stuff and anything that is needed at a point.Craziest thing ever done Staging concerts inprisons. A lot of people thought I was crazy going into the prisons to make the inmates happy and fighting against crime as an artiste.Philosophy of life Enjoy life and make everybody around you happy. You are better than somebody out there.What would you like to change in Nigeria, if given the opportunity' Fight crime and solve the power problem.
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