Benon Mugumbya

Benon Mugumbya
Born December 13, 1980
Uganda
Nationality Ugandan
Occupation musician

Benon Mugumbya is a Ugandan musician[1] and music producer.[2] He was one half of the singing duo "Benon an vamposs".[3] He is the founder of Swangz Avenue.[4]

Early life and education

Benon Mugumbya was born in 1981 to Benon Mugumbya and Florence Mugumbya. His father died two weeks before he was born. He went to Budo Junior Primary School, Ndejje Secondary school for ordinary level and Namasagali College for advanced level.[5]

Music

Benon 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".[5] The video for their song "Mumuleete" made it to the top ten on MTV chart in UK.[6] In 2009, Vampino opted for a solo career as Benon concentrated on music production. He has had succeful singels like "Ani yali amanyi" originally done by Elly Wamala, "Hope", "Owana lwaki akaaba" and "Singa Kisoboka".[7]

Discography

Benon and Vamposs

References

  1. ↑ "Benon Mugumbya". http://www.swangzavenue.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=11''.
  2. ↑ "One on one interview with Renowned Producer and singer Benon Mugumbya Part one". http://www.hipipo.com/people/29/Benon-Mugumbya/bio/129/One-On-One-Interview-With-Renowned-Producer-And-Singer-Benon-Mugumbya-Part-One''.
  3. ↑ "Benon & Vamposs". http://www.musicuganda.com/Benon%20&%20Vamposs.html''.
  4. ↑ "Benon Mugumbya: His Business Life and Love for Music". http://www.hipipo.com/people/29/Benon-Mugumbya/bio/150/Benon-Mugumbya--His-Business-Life-And-Love-For-Music''.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Ugandan Musicians: Meet Benon & Vamposs". http://ourmusiq.com/ugandan-musicians-meet-benon-vamposs/534/m.aspx''.
  6. ↑ "Uganda: Benon & Vamposs Music Video to Warm UK TV". http://allafrica.com/stories/200601250378.html''.
  7. ↑ "I don’t believe in sex before marriage". http://www.monitor.co.ug/artsculture/Heart-to-Heart/I-don-t-believe-in-sex-before-marriage/-/691230/2364152/-/ouct03z/-/index.html''.

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