Benon Mugumbya Opens Up: Swangz Avenue, Climbing Mt Elgon, Health Struggles & Marriage Diaries | TUBTS Podcast

Benon Mugumbya Opens Up: Swangz Avenue, Climbing Mt Elgon, Health Struggles & Marriage Diaries | TUBTS Podcast

From The Ugandan Boy Talk Show by Bonny Kibuuka

March 9, 2026 · 1h 40m

About this episode

Benon Mugumbya shares his journey in music, health, and personal growth on The Ugandan Boy Talk Show.

In this powerful episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show , host Bonny Kibuuka sits down with legendary Ugandan producer, artist, and entrepreneur Benon Mugumbya , co-founder of Swangz Avenue. Benon shares his incredible journey from being part of the iconic duo Benon & Vamposs to building one of East Africa’s most influential music and film production companies. In this conversation, we talk about: • The early days of Swangz Avenue and building a music empire • His experience climbing Mount Elgon and why it was the hardest thing he has ever done • His personal health transformation after being diagnosed pre-diabetic • His passion for fitness and why he compares the gym to church • The 7,200 km electric vehicle journey with Kira Motors from Kampala to Cape Point • His inspirational song “I Know” and the message of taking life day by day • Directing his first feature film Marriage Diaries • The future of the Swangz Creative Academy and developing the next generation of stars Benon also shares life lessons about partnerships, creativity, discipline, and the philosophy: “We can’t add days to our lives, but we can add life to our days.” If you enjoy conversations about music…

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Host: Bonny Kibuuka

Guest: Benon Mugumbya

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Organizations: Swangz Avenue, Kira Motors

Books & works: I Know, Marriage Diaries

Places: Mount Elgon

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