Veteran singer Charles Ssekyewa has set social media ablaze after boldly declaring that Jose Chameleone is the greatest artist Uganda has ever produced and should be revered like a religion.
Speaking during a televised interview, Ssekyewa described the Leone Island boss as an “untouchable being” whose contribution to the music industry cannot be matched.
“Jose Chameleone is an entire religion. I do not care if other artists get angry by this, but that is it. He needs to be worshipped because he is incomparable. Joseph Mayanja has made significant contributions to this country and has also exported its products abroad. He has more than 30 Swahili hits, yet some Swahili artists do not have so many of those,” Ssekyewa stated.
The veteran musician went on to highlight Chameleone’s regional dominance, recalling how the artist received a heroic welcome in Congo and continues to enjoy massive respect across East and Central Africa.
“He is the kind of artist who will go to Congo, Sudan, and they close the borders. If I were Chameleone, I wouldn’t even greet people because he is already above that. He is great and different. All artists know they should fear him,” he added.
Ssekyewa’s submissions have since ignited mixed reactions online, with some fans agreeing that Chameleone’s legacy is unmatched, while others criticized the idea of placing him on a pedestal of worship.
His remarks also come in the wake of the ongoing feud between Jose Chameleone and Alien Skin, a clash that has dominated entertainment headlines in recent weeks.
With a career spanning over two decades, Jose Chameleone remains a household name and one of Uganda’s most decorated musicians, credited with shaping modern Ugandan music and taking it beyond borders.
