Vampino

Vampino
Born 1980 (age 34–35)
Uganda
Nationality Ugandan
Occupation musician

Vampino, born Elvis Kirya, is a Ugandan dance hall musician.[1][2] 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 succeful 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.[9]

Discography

Benon and Vamposs

References

  1. ↑ "My Life: Meet Uganda's Dance Hall Star Vampino". http://chimpreports.com/4869-my-life-meet-ugandas-dance-hall-star-vampino/''.
  2. ↑ "Vampino dumps local shows for more lucrative International Gigs". http://chano8.com/vampino-dumps-local-shows-for-more-lucrative-international-gigs/''.
  3. ↑ "Benon & Vamposs". http://www.musicuganda.com/Benon%20&%20Vamposs.html''.
  4. ↑ "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/''.
  5. ↑ "Vampino". http://www.swangzavenue.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98&Itemid=96''.
  6. ↑ "Vampino Elvis Aka Vamposs". http://www.hipipo.com/people/359/Vampino-Elvis-aka-Vamposs''.
  7. ↑ "Ugandan Musicians: Meet Benon & Vamposs". http://ourmusiq.com/ugandan-musicians-meet-benon-vamposs/534/m.aspx''.
  8. ↑ "Uganda: Benon & Vamposs Music Video to Warm UK TV". http://allafrica.com/stories/200601250378.html''.
  9. ↑ "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''.

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