Vampino | |
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Born | 1980 (age 43–44) |
Nationality | Ugandan |
Citizenship | Uganda |
Education | Shimoni Primary school,Kabojja International school and Namasagali secondary school. |
Alma mater | Aptech computer school. |
Occupation |
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Known for | Reggea and Dancehall music in Uganda. |
Relatives | Maurice Kirya (Brother) |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | |
Vampino, born Elvis Kirya, is a Ugandan dance hall musician [1] [2] and actor who began his career in the early 2000s 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 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]
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]
He has worked with artists such as Jamaican Dancehall star such as Elephant man [11] ,Maurice Kirya,Sheebah Karungi,Radio and weasel and many more. [12] [13]
Vampino | |
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Born | 1980 (age 43–44) |
Nationality | Ugandan |
Citizenship | Uganda |
Education | Shimoni Primary school,Kabojja International school and Namasagali secondary school. |
Alma mater | Aptech computer school. |
Occupation |
|
Known for | Reggea and Dancehall music in Uganda. |
Relatives | Maurice Kirya (Brother) |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | |
Vampino, born Elvis Kirya, is a Ugandan dance hall musician [1] [2] and actor who began his career in the early 2000s 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 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]
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]
He has worked with artists such as Jamaican Dancehall star such as Elephant man [11] ,Maurice Kirya,Sheebah Karungi,Radio and weasel and many more. [12] [13]