Joseph Chameleone’s ‘Legend in Gold’ concert leaves Ugandan yearning for more
Ugandan singing sensation Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone left fans yearning for more as he put up a stellar performance at his ‘Legend in Gold,’ concert at Kampala Serena Hotel.
The concert, a celebration of Chameleone’s 25 years in music proved the singer is a force to reckon with in not only Uganda but also East Africa’s entertainment industry as he put up one of his best shows in recent times.
With the show having no curtain raisers, Chameleone went straight into business.
Donning a golden robe, the star singer took to the stage at exactly 9:10pm, and he kicked off his performance with his all-time classic- Kipepeo.
In an exhibition of respect, all revelers got on their feet in unison, including the entire VIP section as they sang along.
The event, hosted by TV personality- Dagy Nyce, saw Chameleone perform for 1 hour and 10 minutes, before taking a break.
It was an energetic session dominated by mostly early 2000s bangers like Beyi Kali, Mambo Bado, Befula, Nekolera Maali, Dorotia, Mama Mia, Byansi Byakuleka, Moto Moto, including the still fresh hits like Kigwa Leero and the like.
Towards the end of the first session, he transitioned into smooth melodies like Nkwagala Nyo and a tribute song to his wife Daniella, a classic dubbed Daniella, which was originally sung by Papa Cidy, but performed by his son during the concert.
During his second session, Chameleone performed more bangers including Vumilia, Valu Valu, Badilisha, Basima Ogenze, among others.
Weasle joined big brother on stage and the two rocked the audience with their Bomboclat hit.
The event, which was attended by musicians, government officials, socialites, fans, and the like, brought together diverse generations, creating a vibrant atmosphere where both young and old celebrated Chameleone’s music and its cultural significance.
Ending in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Chameleone’s concert served Ugandans with great and lasting memories.