Albert Johnson, aka Ilawi Malawi, is a past student of the Alpha Boys School. Johnson was taught to play soundsystems by Sister Ignatius, the administrator of the Alpha Boys School music program for many years. Sister Ignatius purchased a soundsystem to play records for students on campus and Ilawi was entrusted by Ignatious to run the sound. Ilawi would go on to become to senior selector for Jah Love sound founded by Brigadier Jerry. For more information about Ilawi and Sister Ignatius's soundsystem listen to the Ask Sparrow Show 01. Connect with Ilawi on Facebook here. |
Ilawi (L) at Dubwise Jamaica hosted by Yardcore (R)
Ilawi at his yard in Kingston wearing the JSSF tee now available in the ABSR Shop.