Legendary Musician Joseph Mayanja aka Chameleone has agreed to pay $2,000 every month in child support as part of a divorce settlement with his estranged wife, Daniella Atim.
The agreement was reached after months of court-ordered mediation before Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga of the High Court.
Jose Chameleone, was married to Daniella Atim for about 17 years, from June 7, 2008, until their divorce was finalized in the latter half of 2025L
It’s not final yet – Justice Kajuga still needs to sign off for it to become binding. Under the agreement, Chameleone will pay Atim $2,000, about Shs 7.5 million, every month for the upkeep of their five children.
Atim gets custody of the children – Abba, Alpha, Amma, Alba, and Xara Mayanja, while Chameleone gets visitation rights.
The sharing of marital property wasn’t settled in mediation and will be decided later by the Family Division of the High Court.
The couple has lived apart for over five years since Atim moved to the US. Atim filed for divorce, accusing Chameleone of desertion, adultery, and cruelty. She said his lack of love and support had ended the marriage beyond repair
Chameleone attended the mediation with lawyer Roberts Friday Kagoro, while Atim was represented by Emmanuel Wamimbi. The pair married in June 2008 at St James Catholic Parish in Kampala.
Timeline of Their Marriage
- June 7, 2008:Joseph Mayanja and Daniella Atim exchanged vows at St. James Catholic Parish in Bbiina-Mutungo, Kampala.
- 2018:Daniella filed for divorce from the singer, though they briefly attempted reconciliations.
- 2025:The marriage formally and legally came to an end during a highly publicized divorce proceedi
Joseph Mayanja, widely known as Jose Chameleone, is a legendary Ugandan Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall musician. Born on April 30, 1979, in Kampala, he is celebrated across Africa for hit tracks like “Mama Mia” and “Valu Valu”. He is also the founder of Leone Island music label and a university graduateng that included disputes over custody and property
Early Life and Career
Born to Gerald and Proscovia Mayanja, Chameleone grew up in a musical family. Several of his siblings, including Pallaso and Weasel, are also prominent figures in the East African music industry.
He began his entertainment career in 1996 as a nightclub DJ before moving to Kenya. There, he joined the Ogopa Deejays label, releasing his breakthrough track “Bageya” (featuring Redsan) in 2000. Blending central African rumba, zouk, and Ugandan folk music, Chameleone has released an extensive discography of hit albums, including Mama Mia, Bageya, and Jamila
Education and Awards
Chameleone has won numerous accolades, including multiple Pearl of Africa Music (PAM) Awards and Kisima Music Awards. In addition to his musical success, he expanded his academic profile by graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from Cavendish University Uganda
Political Involvement
Beyond music, Mayanja has taken an interest in Ugandan politics. In 2020/2021, he sought to run for the Kampala Lord Mayoral seat. He has been associated with the Democratic Party (DP) and has maintained active ties with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government
