Vampino

Vampino
Born	1980 (age 35–36) Uganda
Nationality	Ugandan
Occupation	musician
Relatives	Maurice Kirya (Brother)
Musical career
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2000–present
Labels	Swangz Avenue
Associated acts	Nick Nola Keko Juliana Kanyomozi Cinderella Sanyu

Vampino, born Elvis Kirya, is a Ugandan dance hall musician^[1]^[2] and actor debuting his acting career in Nana Kagga's 2012 film, The life. He was one half of the duo "Benon and Vamposs."^[3] He is a brother to musician Maurice Kirya.^[4] He is signed to Swangz Avenue.^[5]

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.^[6]

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".^[7] The video for their song "Mumuleete" made it to the top ten on MTV chart in UK.^[8] In 2009, Vampino opted for a solo career as Benon 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".^[9]

Discography

Amabanja, 2014

Benon and Vamposs

Extra, Extra Large, 2007

References

↑ "My Life: Meet Uganda's Dance Hall Star Vampino". http://chimpreports.com/4869-my-life-meet-ugandas-dance-hall-star-vampino/. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
↑ "Vampino dumps local shows for more lucrative International Gigs". http://chano8.com/vampino-dumps-local-shows-for-more-lucrative-international-gigs/. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
↑ "Benon & Vamposs". http://www.musicuganda.com/Benon%20&%20Vamposs.html. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
↑ "Uganda's Vampino Teams Up With Jamaica's Frisco Kid On New Hit". http://urbanafrican.com/ugandas-vampino-teams-up-with-jamaicas-frisco-kid-on-new-hit/. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
↑ "Vampino". http://www.swangzavenue.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98&Itemid=96. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
↑ "Vampino Elvis Aka Vamposs". http://www.hipipo.com/people/359/Vampino-Elvis-aka-Vamposs. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
↑ "Ugandan Musicians: Meet Benon & Vamposs". http://ourmusiq.com/ugandan-musicians-meet-benon-vamposs/534/m.aspx. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
↑ "Uganda: Benon & Vamposs Music Video to Warm UK TV". http://allafrica.com/stories/200601250378.html. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
↑ "Interview: HiPipo.com Meets Vampino a.k.a Vampos". http://www.hipipo.com/people/29/Benon-Mugumbya/bio/98/Interview--Hipipo-com-Meets-Vampino-A-k-a-Vampos. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)

External links

"Vamposs In Fresh Claims Over ‘Susan/Akon’ Kid"

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