Vampino
Vampino | |
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| Born | 1980 (age 43–44) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation |
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| Relatives | Maurice Kirya (Brother) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | |
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.[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]
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 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]
Discography
- Amabanja, 2014
Benon and Vamposs
- Extra, Extra Large, 2007
Filmography
- 2012 The Life as Smokey Luciano[11]
References
- ^ "My Life: Meet Uganda's Dance Hall Star Vampino". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Vampino dumps local shows for more lucrative International Gigs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "News / Singer, Vampino on his Role in Ugandan Movie, "The Life"". Chimp Reports. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ^ "Benon & Vamposs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Uganda's Vampino Teams Up With Jamaica's Frisco Kid On New Hit". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Vampino". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Vampino Elvis Aka Vamposs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Ugandan Musicians: Meet Benon & Vamposs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Uganda: Benon & Vamposs Music Video to Warm UK TV". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Interview: HiPipo.com Meets Vampino a.k.a Vampos". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Singer, Vampino on his Role in Ugandan Movie, "The Life"". Uganda Mirror. Retrieved 21 December 2016.