Vampino
Musical artist
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Vampino, born Elvis Kirya, is a Ugandan dance hall musician[1][2] and actor who began his career in the early 2000s debuting his acting career in Nana Kagga's 2012 film, The life.[3] He was one half of the duo "Benon and Vamposs."[4] He is a brother to musician Maurice Kirya.[5] He is signed to Swangz Avenue.[6]
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| Born | 1980 (age 45–46) |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Education | Shimoni Primary school,Kabojja International school and Namasagali secondary school. |
| Alma mater | Aptech computer school. |
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| Known for | Reggea and Dancehall music in Uganda. |
| Relatives | Maurice Kirya (Brother) |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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Early life and education
Vampino was born in 1980. He attended Shimoni Primary school, Kabojja and Namasagali secondary before joining Aptech where he attained a diploma in Computer Networking and Maintenance.[7]
Music
Vampino first made his name under a music duo Benon and Vamposs. The duo started doing music in 2000. The duo had successful songs like "Mumulete", "I know", "Nsazewo", and "My lady".[8] The video for their song "Mumuleete" made it to the top ten on MTV chart in UK.[9] In 2009, Vampino opted for a solo career as Benon Mugumbya concentrated on music production. He has had a successful solo career with songs like "Kwekunyakunya" ft Keko (rapper), Juliana Kanyomozi and Cinderella Sanyu and "Tell it" with Radio and Weasle. He has also collaborated with R&B singer Nick Nola on songs like "Nobody Like Me" and "Setula".[10]
He has worked with artists such as Jamaican Dancehall star such as Elephant man[11] ,Maurice Kirya,Sheebah Karungi,Radio and weasel and many more.[12][13]
Discography
- Amabanja, 2014
Benon and Vamposs
- Extra, Extra Large, 2007
Filmography
- 2012 The Life as Smokey Luciano[14]
