Uganda is my Father, Kenya my Mother- Jose Chameleone.

Joseph Mayanja, who is popularly known as Jose Chameleone, is a Ugandan musician who recently turned 45 years old. He has been celebrating his birthday at various functions and online platforms. 

Chameleone has explained the reasons why he considers Kenya as his eternal mother in his life’s history. 

Although Uganda is like his father, he said that Kenya will always have a special place in his life as it is where his music journey began in the early 2000s.

“I congratulate Jose Chameleone and Joseph Mayanja. One is my boss and the other is a boy from Kawempe to the world. I SALUTE all of you, Uganda is my Father, Kenya my Mother, Tanzania, South Sudan, Zambia, Rwanda, DR CONGO!!! AFRICA – Rest is HITSTORY✌🏾 @45 I have all the reasons to thank for my blessings. Alhamdulillah,” Chameleone wrote in one of his posts.

Joseph Mayanja was born on April 30, 1979, in Kampala district, Uganda to Gerald and Prossy Mayanja. He was the fourth child among eight siblings.

Chameleone’s music is an interesting fusion of Ugandan people, Central African rumba, zouk, and reggae.

His musical journey began in 1996 when he worked as a DJ at a nightclub in Kampala. In 1998, he moved to Kenya and collaborated with Ogopa Deejays, a Kenyan record label, which released his first song “Bageya” featuring Kenyan artist Redsan. That’s when he transitioned to the position of a musician.

For many years, Chameleone has released several successful songs including “Mama Mia,” “Mambo Bado,” “Jamila,” “Kipepeo,” “Bageya,” “Shida za Dunia,” “Bayuda,” and “Njo Karibu.”

While his music thrives across the whole of Africa, his biggest fans come from Central Africa, particularly in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Since the release of his first album in 2000, Chameleone has launched a total of 13 albums. The artist stated that he will cease celebrating his birthdays for the next five years until he turns 50.

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