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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 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
Amabanja, 2014
= Benon and Vamposs
=Extra, Extra Large, 2007
Filmography
2012 The Life as Smokey Luciano
References
External links
"Vamposs In Fresh Claims Over ‘Susan/Akon’ Kid"
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- Vampino
- List of Ugandan musicians
- Swangz Avenue
- The Life (2012 film)
- Juliana Kanyomozi
- Savannah MOON
- Maurice Kirya
- Jackie Chandiru
- Miss Erica
- Benon Mugumbya
