Jose Chameleone
Jose Chameleone is a prominent Ugandan musician known for his significant contributions to the East African music scene. He gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like 'Valu Valu,' 'Tubonge,' and 'Badilisha.' His music often blends various genres, including reggae, dancehall, and traditional Ugandan sounds. Chameleone is also recognized for his charismatic stage presence and has become a cultural icon in Uganda. Recently, he has been in the news due to health issues related to alcohol addiction, which have necessitated major surgery in the United States.
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Recent news mentions
Jose Chameleone is featured in Fid Q's song 'Glory 2', which has been approved for Grammy consideration.
Tanzanian music makes history as AY, Harmonize, Fid Q enter GRAMMY consideration
Tanzania· 2025-10-02
Jose Chameleone is a resilient star who redefined East African music and remains a household name across the region.
Jose Chameleone: The resilient star who redefined East African musicTanzania· 2025-09-21
Jose Chameleone adapted rumba's guitar progressions into hybrids that topped both local and international charts.
The sonic river: How Congolese rumba became East Africa’s most enduring soundTanzania· 2025-06-08
Chameleone emphasized that visiting Professor Jay was a priority, describing him as family.
Professor Jay and Chameleone reunite for powerful comebackTanzania· 2025-05-09
Jose Chameleone is undergoing major surgery in the United States due to health issues caused by long-term alcohol addiction.
Jose Chameleone kufanyiwa upasuaji mkubwa leoTanzania· 2025-02-19
