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Jose Chameleone

Ugandan musician

Jose Chameleone

Birth nameJoseph Mayanja
Born () 30 April (age&#;45)
Kampala, Uganda
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years actives–present
LabelsLeone Island Records
Spouse

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Musical artist

Joseph Mayanja (born 30 April ), better known by the stage name Jose Chameleone, is a Ugandan AfroBeat artist and musician.

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Born in a family of eight children, seven boys and one girl, Jose Chameleone, real name Joseph Mayanja, left his home at the age of 15 to pursue professional music. He is the fourth-born child of Gerald Mayanja and Prossy Musoke. Jose Chameleone was born on 30 April

He sings in Luganda, English, and Swahili.

Early life and education

Joseph Mayanja was born on 30 April [1] to Gerald and Prossy Mayanja in Kampala district, as the fourth of eight children.[2]

He went to Nakasero Primary School, Mengo Senior Secondary School, Kawempe Muslim Senior Secondary School, Katikamu Seventh Day Adventist Senior Secondary School, and Progressive Senior Secondary School.[2]

He composed the Kawempe Muslim Secondary School anthem.[3][4]

Musical career

Chameleone's music style is a mixture of Ugandan folk, central African rhumba, zouk, and reggae.[5]

His career began in as a DJ at the Missouri night club in Kampala.

He became active as a musician in in Kenya with the Ogopa Deejays, then a Kenyan record label, which released his first single, "Bageya", featuring Kenyan artist Redsan.[5]

Chameleone released his first album, Mama Mia, in By , he had released a total of 13 albums, including Kipepeo, Shida za dunia, Valu valu, Bayuda, Badilisha, Sweet Banana and Champion.[2][6][7][8] Some of his hit songs include "Valu valu", "Jamila", "Shida za dunia", Bayuda, "Tatizo", "Nkwagala nyo", "Kipepeo", "Dorotia" and "Kipepeo".

Although his music is popular all over the African continent, the majority of his fans/listeners are mainly from the central part of Africa (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania).[9][10]

He performed to the largest audience at the Lugogo Cricket Oval Stadium in Kampala.

Chameleone has performed internationally, including in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium,[11]Malaysia, China, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, South Sudan, Germany, and Switzerland.[citation needed]

He toured Australia in and in March [12]

In February , Chameleone held a successful concert titled "Gwanga Mujje", which translates to "let the whole nation attend".

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    • The event took place at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala. Originally planned for an earlier date, the concert was postponed due to heavy rain and rescheduled for 24 February [13][14]

    Chameleone organised a sold-out charity event called "One Man, One Million" at Victoria Hall in Kampala.

    The event was endorsed by the first lady of Uganda, Janet Museveni, and attendees were required to pay one million Ugandan Shillings to attend.[15][13]

    Music label

    Chameleone is[when?] the CEO of the music label Leone Island. Artists associated with this label have included the late Mosey Radio, Weasel, the late AK 47 Mayanja, King Saha, Papa Cidy, Pallaso, Melody Uganda, Yung Mulo and Big Eye.[2]

    Other activities

    The former speaker of the parliament of Uganda, Rebecca Kadaga, designated Chameleone the Ambassador of the Busoga Tourism Initiative.

    He also directs Chameleone Foundation, which is aimed at improving skills and talent amongst disadvantaged youth.[16]

    Chameleone is a member of a coalition of musicians who use their fame and fortune to help reduce poverty and create awareness campaigns for HIV/AIDS.[17][18]

    He ran for office as Lord Mayor of Kampala in [19]

    Personal life

    Although Chameleone is a Ugandan, he has always cited Kenya as the origin of his music success.

    Chameleon married Daniella Atim in ; they have five children.

    Awards

    Won

    Nominated

    Discography

    Albums

    YearAlbumRecord label
    BageyaOgopa Deejays
    Mama Mia
    Njo Karibu
    The Golden Voice
    Mambo Bado
    Kipepeo
    Shida za Dunia
    Sivyo Ndivyo
    Katupakase
    Bayuda
    Vumilia
    Valu Valu
    Badilisha
    Wale Wale
    Sili Mujawo
    Sweet Banana, Superstar, Mshamba
    Champion, Mateeka, Kilabe

    Tatizo

    Baliwa, Bolingo ya Nzambe
    I am Joseph - Coming Soon

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      Chameleone uganda biography of martin Joseph Mayanja (born 30 April ), better known by the stage name Jose Chameleone, is a Ugandan AfroBeat artist and musician. He sings in Luganda, English, and Swahili. Joseph Mayanja was born on 30 April [1] to Gerald and Prossy Mayanja in Kampala district, as the fourth of eight children. [2].

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