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Jose Chameleone

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Bio

Joseph Mayanja, with music sobriquet Jose Chameleone, is a multi-award-winning Ugandan musician and songwriter. Chameleone began his music career in the late 1990s, singing in bars and clubs around Kampala. He released his debut album, "Bageya," in 2000, which featured the hit single "Mama Mia." His musical style incorporates a mix of reggae, dancehall, and afrobeat. Chameleone has released several successful albums, including "Kipepeo," and "Shida Za Dunia," which won the All Africa Music Award for Best East African Artist in 2014. In addition to his music career, Chameleone is also involved in various philanthropic activities, supporting causes such as HIV/AIDS awareness and youth empowerment. He's also an ambassador for the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, working to promote education and poverty reduction in Africa.

Discography

Albums⁹

Jose Chameleone2021 • AlbumTracks: 61

Vumila2021 • AlbumTracks: 8

Mukisa Gwo2021 • AlbumTracks: 7

Kolazizo2015 • AlbumTracks: 8

Bayuda2012 • AlbumTracks: 8

Dorotia2007 • AlbumTracks: 7

Shida Za Dunia2006 • AlbumTracks: 8

Kipepeo2005 • AlbumTracks: 25

Mambo Baado2004 • AlbumTracks: 7

Compilations¹

Kola Zizo2012 • CompilationTracks: 14

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