Benon Mugumbya
Benon Mugumbya | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1980 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | musician |
Benon Mugumbya is a Ugandan musician[1] and music producer.[2] He was one half of the singing duo "Benon and Vamposs".[3] He is the founder of Swangz Avenue.[4]
Early life and education[]
Benon Mugumbya was born in 1981 to Benon Mugumbya and Florence Mugumbya. His father died two weeks before he was born. He went to Budo Junior Primary School, Ndejje Secondary school for ordinary level and Namasagali Colvalege for advanced level.[5]
Music[]
Benon 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".[5] The video for their song "Mumuleete" made it to the top ten on MTV chart in UK.[6] In 2009, Vampino opted for a solo career as Benon concentrated on music production. He has had successful singles like "Ani yali amanyi" originally done by Elly Wamala, "Hope", "Owana lwaki akaaba" and "Singa Kisoboka".[7]
Discography[]
- Olunaku Olupya (A new day)
Benon and Vamposs[]
- Extra, Extra Large, 2007
References[]
- ^ "Benon Mugumbya". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "One on one interview with Renowned Producer and singer Benon Mugumbya Part one". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Benon & Vamposs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Benon Mugumbya: His Business Life and Love for Music". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Ugandan Musicians: Meet Benon & Vamposs". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Uganda: Benon & Vamposs Music Video to Warm UK TV". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "I don't believe in sex before marriage". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- 1980 births
- 21st-century Ugandan male singers
- Living people
- People from Kampala