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Vampino

b. 1980

Ugandan musician

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About Vampino

Born 1980. Vampino is an Ugandan singer.

Vampino, born Elvis Kirya, is a Ugandan dance hall musician and actor who began his career in the early 2000s debuting his acting career in Nana Kagga's 2012 film, The life. He was one half of the duo "Benon and Vamposs." He is a brother to musician Maurice Kirya. He is signed to Swangz Avenue.

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.

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". The video for their song "Mumuleete" made it to the top ten on MTV chart in UK. 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".

He has worked with artists such as Jamaican Dancehall star such as Elephant man, Maurice Kirya, Sheebah Karungi, Radio and weasel and many more.

Discography

Songs

Benon and Vamposs Extra, Extra Large, 2007

Filmography 2012 The Life as Smokey Luciano

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Important facts

Born
1980, Uganda
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Also known as
Elvis Kirya

People in Vampino's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Vampino's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vampino?

Ugandan musician

When was Vampino born?

Vampino was born in 1980 in Uganda.

What is Vampino's occupation?

Vampino is a singer.

What nationality is Vampino?

Vampino is Ugandan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vampino

· Wikidata: Q19665800

· DBpedia: Vampino

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