See also under the name Chameleone. Joseph Mayanja (born 1979) is a hip hop and ragga musician from Uganda, known for his stage name Jose Chameleone or just as Chameleone. He started his career in the late 90's affiliated to Ogopa Deejays record label from Kenya. One of his first songs was "Bageya", featuring Redsan, a Kenyan artist. He also collaborated with fellow Ugandan Bebe Cool, but later the two are known to have a tense rivalry. Chameleone’s musical style is a combination of Ugandan folk music, central African rumba, zouk and ragga.