Ugandan Icon Jose Chameleone Clears The Air on Son's Disturbing Health Claims

Ugandan music icon Jose Chameleone has addressed the ongoing family rift involving his son, Abba Marcus, who made shocking claims about his father’s health late last year.

In December, Abba went viral after posting a series of statements on social media about his father's condition. At the time, Chameleone had been flown to the United States for treatment.

Currently in Tanzania to visit fellow musician Professor Jay, who is also unwell, Chameleone dismissed his son’s remarks, attributing them to youthful ignorance.

“He’s a child, and children often don’t understand what adults go through,” Chameleone said. “After he spoke that way, we met, and I made him understand that I didn’t choose to get sick. No one does. It wasn’t my decision to suffer from a health condition.”

Chameleone added that despite the hurtful statements, he believes Abba was, in part, expressing concern. “In a way, it was like he felt sorry for his father. But this is a family matter, and I don’t want to delve further into it publicly,” he said.

Abba’s Disturbing Claims

Chameleone’s son made several alarming claims on social media, stating that his father would not recover and had only two years to live. According to Abba, his father’s health was severely compromised due to alcohol addiction.

“I want you to know that if my father continues with this pattern, according to doctors, he has only two years left,” Abba said in a TikTok video. “This hurts me deeply because he’s my father, and I know him better than anyone else.”

Chameleone’s Health Update

Chameleone, who was diagnosed with pancreatitis, spent over two months under medical supervision in the United States. He revealed that he is still undergoing treatment, which may continue for another year.

“The issue was pancreatitis,” he said. “It was progressing from pancreatitis to acute pancreatitis. Causes of the condition can include alcohol use, smoking, lack of sleep, and stress. But those aren’t the only causes.”

Chameleone clarified that doctors never directly linked his condition to alcohol abuse. “They didn’t say I got pancreatitis because I drank or smoked too much. The main point is that I had pancreatitis, and the doctors did what was necessary, including surgeries. I’m still on medication and may stop after a year,” he explained.

Despite the public fallout, Chameleone appeared focused on moving forward, stating that he currently feels well enough to resume his activities.