Date of Birth:
Monday, January 1, 1979
Home District:
Mayanja Joseph also known as Jose Chameleon, is an Afrobeat and reggae musician. His other stage names include Joe Chameleon, Jose Chameleone, or simply Chameleone (sometimes spelled Chameleon). He is one of the most popular Ugandan musicians of the 21st century and enjoys strong popularity in many countries throughout Africa. Chameleone sings in Luganda, English and Swahili.
Career:
2000 Bageya
2001 Mama Mia
2002 Njo Karibu
2003 The Golden Voice
2004 Mambo Bado
2005 Kipepeo
2006 Shida za Dunia
2007 Sivyo Ndivyo
2007 Katupakase
2009 Bayuda
2010 Vumilia
2012 Valu Valu
2013 Badilisha
Awards & Credits:
2003 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) – Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artist, Best Contemporary Artist & Song of the Year ("Mama Mia")
2004 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) – Artiste of the Year & Song of the Year ("Jamila")
2005 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) – Best Afro Beat Artiste/Group & Best Afro Beat Single ("Kipepeo")
2004 Tanzania Music Awards – Best East African Album ("Bei Kali")
2005 Tanzania Music Awards – Best East African Album ("Jamila")
2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) – Best Afro Beat Artiste/Group
2006 Kisima Music Awards – Best Ugandan Song (Mama Rhoda) & Best Ugandan Music Video (Mama Rhoda)
2007 Kisima Music Awards – Best Ugandan Song (Sivyo Ndiviyo with Professor Jay)
2011 Ugandan Radio Dotcom Music Awards - Artiste of The Year
