Joseph Mayanja, commonly known by his stage name Jose Chameleone, born April 30, 1979 in Kampala, Uganda, is a Ugandan Afrobeat singer who performs in Luganda, English, and Swahili. He began his career as a DJ in 1996 and broke through in 1998 when Kenya's Ogopa Deejays released his debut single, "Bageya". He followed with the album Mama Mia (2001) and later albums including Kipepeo (2005), Shida za Dunia, Valu Valu, Bayuda, and Badilisha, featuring hits such as "Valu Valu", "Jamila", "Kipepeo", and "Bayuda". He toured internationally, headlined the sold-out concert Gwanga Mujje at Lugogo Cricket Oval in February 2023, and became CEO of Leone Island, promoting artists such as Pallaso and Weasel. His awards include the 2004 and 2005 Pearl of Africa Music Awards and the 2013 African Entertainment Awards International Best Male Artist.
