See Jose Chameleone's Sh100 million Demand Letter over Defamation

Published By Chief Editor For The Statesman Digital
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Jose Chameleone has served a Ugandan blogger Janie Namukasa a cease and desist letter after she spread allegations that the singer had been imprisoned in the US. Namukasa claimed that Chameleone had been imprisoned after a dispute with his friend and caregiver Juliet Zewedde.

In the letter, the singer demands a public apology and a sum of 100 million Ugandan shillings which is approximately Ksh 3,523,865 million.

"It has come to our client's attention that on the 18th day of February 2025, you made false and amclicious statements in a video against him through your social media handle," read part of the legal letter

The blogger cum tiktoker has been given five days to apologize in the same platform which the defamatory statement was made.

After the allegations, Chameleone took to social media, showing fans that he was in hospital receiving treatment.

"In hospital for my surgery, I thank you all for the love and prayers. All will be well in Jesus’ name

Chameleone has been unwell since late last year when he was admitted at a hospital in Uganda. He was then transferred to the US for further medical care.

At the time, he shared a message of gratitude to his fans;

This festive season marks a first for me - spending it away from the stage and away from all of you, my beloved fans. Unfortunately, my hospitalization has disrupted our annual tradition of celebrating together through music.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the promoters who have consistently believed in me and to the fans who have always shown up to support me. Unfortunately, I’ll be taking a temporary break from performing until I’ve made a full recovery.

I’m deeply thankful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and well-wishes from my fans, friends, and family during my hospital stay. I also appreciate the exceptional care I received from Nakasero Hospital.

A special thank you to my dear friend Juliet Zawedde, who selflessly sacrificed her holiday to accompany me to the United States for further treatment.

To everyone who has stood by me, I thank you. I will return stronger and better, God willing.

For God and my country.

Jose is said to be battling acute pancreatis.

His son, Abba Marcus, shared the news in a TikTok video, opening up about his father’s health issues after he was hospitalized on December 12, 2024, after falling ill suddenly.

Marcus explained that his father’s long battle with alcohol addiction has led to serious health problems, including weight loss, as medics also issued a warning about how long he has to live, should he fail to heed their medical advice to stop alcohol consumption.

Marcus also defended his mother, Daniella Atim, against unfair blame. Jose Chameleon and Daniella are estranged, with the latter having since relocated to the US.