Vampino
Born1980 (age 43–44)
Uganda
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
EducationShimoni Primary school,Kabojja International school and Namasagali secondary school.
Alma materAptech computer school.
Occupation
  • musician
Known forReggea and Dancehall music in Uganda.
RelativesMaurice Kirya (Brother)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2000–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]

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]

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]

Discography

  • Amabanja, 2014

Benon and Vamposs

  • Extra, Extra Large, 2007

Filmography

  • 2012 The Life as Smokey Luciano[14]

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. ↑ "Vampino features Elephant Man on 'Smart Wire' remix – Kampala Sun". 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  12. ↑ "Download: Did I Die Remix By Hatim, Dokey, Sheebah, Vampino & Feffe Bussi | Mp3 Audio | Kampala Fm". Kampala Fm Ugandan Music. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  13. ↑ "Download: Tell It Daddy By Radio, Weasel & Vampino | Mp3 Audio | Kampala Fm". Kampala Fm Ugandan Music. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  14. ↑ "Singer, Vampino on his Role in Ugandan Movie, "The Life"". Uganda Mirror. Retrieved 21 December 2016.


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