Kampala, 05th Aug, 2016 – Multi-talented Ugandan singer Chameleone of the “Wale Wale” hitsongreturns to the new season of Coke Studio Africa this year! On the fourth season, he will be working on song collaborations with Mozambican Marrabenta singer Neyma. Speaking exclusively in Nairobi upon his arrival to start recording, Chameleone said, “The new season of Coke Studio Africa is the best you will ever experience – it’s the best! The new format is so exciting and challenging to the artiste you will see the best of Chameleone.”
Chameleone and Neyma have been paired with Nigerian producer Masterkraft. The two have already started working on new music that fans will get to experience on the new Discover season. While in Nairobi Chameleone said that he is glad to work with Neyma as her music fuses well with his. He said, “I am open to collaborating with other artistes but I am very choosy when it comes to who I actually work with. If you follow keenly you will notice that there is something about all Chameleone collaborations,” adding, “It’s also great to discover Neyma’s culture and work with Mastekraft.”
On the third season of Coke Studio Africa, Neyma collaborated with Nigerian rapper Olamide and produced by Kenyan producer Musyoka. This season fans from Uganda and Mozambique are set to witness Mozambican sounds clash with the authentic sounds of Ugandan music to make an exciting collaboration. Neyma asserts: “It will be memorable!”
About
Coke Studio Africa is a non-competitive show seeking to bring together, and showcase the diversity of African musical talent. It also gives upcoming artistes the opportunity to work with some of the best local and international music and production talent. It brings together artistes from different genres, eras and regions to create a modern and authentic African sound through musical fusion.
Jose Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja, is best known for his hit song Wale Wale. Chameleone is one of Africa’s most respected artistes. His musical style is a combination of Ugandan folk music, central African rumba, zouk and reggae. Breaking the record for the largest audience of any East African performer in 2014 where he drew an estimated 40,000 fans to his Tubonge Live concert, Chameleone’s biggest hits include Jamila, Mama Rhoda, Shida za Dunia, Kipepeo, Bei Kali, Fitina Yako, Haraka Haraka, Mambo Bado and Ndivyo Sivyo feat. Professor Jay.
Neyma is considered as Mozambique’s Beyonce. She has a powerful voice and big presence on stage. The singer is born an entertainer and her cheerful personality makes for the fact that she is an adorable figure in her country. Her preference for her country’s music style Marrabenta has gained her national acceptance. Neyma’s music career spans over a record sixteen years filled with great achievements and international appearances in various countries such as South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Portugal, Reunion Island, China, Cape Verde, Holland, Germany, Brazil and North America.
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