Vampino

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]

Vampino
Born1980 (age 40–41)
Uganda
NationalityUgandan
Occupation
  • musician
RelativesMaurice Kirya (Brother)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2000–present
Labels
Associated acts

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
  1. "My Life: Meet Uganda's Dance Hall Star Vampino". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  2. "Vampino dumps local shows for more lucrative International Gigs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  3. "News / Singer, Vampino on his Role in Ugandan Movie, "The Life"". Chimp Reports. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  4. "Benon & Vamposs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  5. "Uganda's Vampino Teams Up With Jamaica's Frisco Kid On New Hit". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  6. "Vampino". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  7. "Vampino Elvis Aka Vamposs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  8. "Ugandan Musicians: Meet Benon & Vamposs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  9. "Uganda: Benon & Vamposs Music Video to Warm UK TV". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  10. "Interview: HiPipo.com Meets Vampino a.k.a Vampos". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  11. "Singer, Vampino on his Role in Ugandan Movie, "The Life"". Uganda Mirror. Retrieved 21 December 2016.


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