Singer Jose Chameleone Regrets Blasting URA Officer; Warns Promoter Balaam

Singer Jose Chameleone has apologized for his angry outburst at a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement officer, saying he is “human.”

Chameleone was this past weekend intercepted by URA officials who asked him to

present registration documents for his Land Cruizer V8 car.

According to a video which has since gone viral, the singer was driving through the streets of Bulange Mengo trying to access BBS TV where he was set to perform on a live show.

A URA tax enforcer is heard asking the singer to produce the documents showing his car’s registration but Chameleone was not ready to oblige to the officer’s orders.

The ‘Baliwa’ hitmaker said he did not move with his car registration documents.

“When do you people at URA rest? It’s a Sunday. We are sick and tired of you,” he charged.

His eruption triggered condemnation from people of all walks of life who said the URA enforcement officer was simply doing his job.

It’s alleged music promoter Balaam Barugahara was behind Chameleone’s arrest, a claim we are yet to verify.

Below is Chameleone’s statement in full:

Dear all,

The media is awash with news and videos circulating, involving myself and the URA enforcement officers. Let me make some clarifications.

1. On 12th April – Easter Sunday, while enroute to BBS TV, I was intercepted by the URA enforcement at the entrance of Masengere.

2. It was less than 15 minutes to my appearance on the live TV show – EASTER CAMUKA  – to which I later appeared. Because of the anxiety at that moment, I got engaged in a regretabble exchange with the URA team.

3. The URA team demanded for papers of my car (which were not in with me at time), and I felt it could have waited, the rest is history.

I wish to state, that as a person, in my celebrity capacity and as a leader, I have values I stand for, and I get disappointed every time I fail on them, just like that time.Therefore, for all of you my people who felt that I fell below your expectations, I’m sorry. I’m just human.

4. On 13th April, 2020 – Easter Monday – we handed over the  car to URA for scrutiny as requested and have assured them cooperation of our highest regard in their process of scrutiny.

5. To enable this, I and my team are in contact with the URA to ensure that this impasse is resolved  emicably and all dues are paid accordingly after verification and assessment.

6. Many people are concerned about the back ground voice in the Video as my car was being taken for verification that seem to sound like my friend, Balaam’s voice. I’ve played and replayed the video, and I think I will make a statement after a word with Balaam to understand his actions.

For now, I can only say that as a key player in the music industry, he should be more careful next time.

7. Lastly, I assure you, all my fans and supporters, that I’m fine and enduring the lockdown. Let’s be calm, and continue observing the regulations as given by the World health organization and government. In the mean time I will continue working on more great Music.

May God Bless you.

Mayanja.

15 / April / 2020