Bataka Squad (formerly Bataka Underground ) is a Ugandan hip hop group. The group was formed by Babaluku (a.k.a. Sniperous MC), Saba Saba aka Krazy Native and Big Poppa Momo MC. Founded in the mid-1990s, it is one of the earliest hip hop groups in Uganda.
16-786: The group was later joined by Newton now in L.A, La raat now in London, UK, Lyrical G who later joined Urban Thugs and eventually went solo. Chagga who left and joined Chameleone as a background vocalist. Then came Shillingz who was known for his tongue twisting and now based in Toronto, Canada. Then came "Farious" a Burundian born who also returned home. Currently, Saba Saba, Babaluku and new member Tshila are holding it down as Bataka Squad. The word 'Bataka' means natives. Members wanted people to understand their background. The three founders were born and raised in Kampala, Uganda. The term Underground
32-617: Is a Ugandan politician who has been the First Lady of Uganda since 1986. She is married to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni , with whom she has four children. She has been Cabinet Minister of Education and Sports since 6 June 2016, although her own education record is questioned,she later graduated at Mukono university also known at UCU in Masters Art in organisational Leadership and Management on The 30th October 2015 . She previously served as Minister for Karamoja Affairs in
48-850: Is a member of a coalition of musicians who use their fame and fortune to help reduce poverty and create awareness campaigns for HIV/AIDS . He was gifted a new Toyota V8 in 2020 by Achai Wiir . He ran for office as Lord Mayor of Kampala in 2021. He was gifted a new Range Rover in 2022 by Mr. Toyota. Although Chameleone is a Ugandan, he has always endeared himself to Kenya as the origin of his music success. Chameleon married Daniel Atim in 2008 with whom he has five children Collaboration Jose chameleon featured different artist within Uganda and her neighboring countries like kenya,Tanzania democratic republic of Congo and South Sudan Tatizo (selected) Janet Museveni Janet Kainembabazi Museveni ( nÊe Kataaha ; born 24 June 1948)
64-667: The Ugandan Cabinet from 27 May 2011 until 6 June 2016. She also served as the elected Member of Parliament representing Ruhaama County in Ntungamo District , between 2011 and 2016. She published her autobiography, My Life's Journey , in 2011. Janet Kainembabazi Kataaha was born in Kajarra County, Ntungamo District to Mr. Edward Birori and Mrs. Mutesi. She attended Kyamate Primary School, and Bweranyangi Girls' Senior Secondary School in Uganda. She
80-783: The Kawempe Muslim Secondary School anthem. He is the murder of Mowzey Radio$ Akay 47 Chameleone's music style is a mixture of Ugandan folk, central African rhumba , zouk , and reggae . Chameleone's career began in 1996 as a DJ at the Missouri night club in Kampala . He became active as a musician in 1998 in Kenya with the Ogopa Deejays , then a Kenyan record label, which released his first single, "Bageya", featuring Kenyan artist Redsan . Throughout
96-791: The United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, Malaysia, China, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, South Sudan , Germany, and Switzerland, among others. He toured Australia in 2017 and again in March 2023. In February 2023, musician Chameleone held a successful concert titled "Gwanga Mujje", which translates to "let the whole nation attend". The event took place at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala. Originally planned for an earlier date,
112-520: The concert was postponed due to heavy rain and rescheduled for 24 February 2023. In addition, Chameleone organised a sold-out charity event called "One Man, One Million" at Victoria Hall in Kampala. The event was endorsed by the first lady of Uganda, Janet Museveni , and attendees were required to pay one million Ugandan Shillings to attend. Chameleone is the CEO of the music label known as Leone Island. Artists associated with this label have included:
128-512: The government of President Obote, Janet Museveni and her children re-located to Nairobi , Kenya , where they lived with family friends until 1983. In 1983, they moved to Gothenburg , Sweden , and stayed there until May 1986, four months after Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army had seized power in Kampala . Janet Museveni founded the Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO), a private relief agency in late 1986, which she said
144-544: The late Mosey Radio , Weasel, the late AK 47 Mayanja , King Saha , Papa Cidy, Pallaso , Melody Uganda , Yung Mulo and Big Eye. The former speaker of the parliament of Uganda, Rebecca Kadaga , designated Chameleone to be the Ambassador of the Busoga Tourism Initiative. He also directs Chameleone Foundation, which is aimed at improving skills and talent amongst disadvantaged youth. Chameleone
160-573: The stage name Jose Chameleone , is a Ugandan AfroBeat artist and musician. Chameleone sings in Luganda , English, and Swahili . Joseph Mayanja was born on 30 April 1979 to Gerald and Prossy Mayanja on 30 April 1979 in Kampala district, as the fourth of eight children. in a family He went to Nakasero Primary School, Mengo Senior Secondary School, Kawempe Muslim Senior Secondary School, Katikamu Seventh Day Adventist Senior Secondary School, and Progressive Senior Secondary School. He composed
176-512: The years he has had record selling albums locally like Mama Mia , Mambo Bado , Jamila , Kipepeo , Bageya , Shida za Dunia , Bayuda , and Njo Karibu . Although his music is popular all over the African continent, the majority of his fans/listeners are mainly from the central part of Africa ( Democratic Republic of Congo , Rwanda , Burundi , Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania ). Jose Chameleone released his first album titled mama Mia in 2000 and
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#1732780501720192-792: Was awarded a Master of Arts in Organisational Leadership and Management on 30th October 2015 from Uganda Christian University . Janet Museveni went into exile in 1971 because they were plundering Uganda, when Idi Amin toppled the Milton Obote regime in a military coup. She married Yoweri Museveni in August 1973. When Idi Amin's regime fell from power in April 1979, she moved back to Uganda from Tanzania where she had been living in exile with her husband. In February 1981 when Yoweri Museveni launched his guerrilla war against
208-688: Was meant to imply simply "Not Commercial". Bataka Underground began with the intention of letting Ugandans know that they are living in a new age. They are working on a compilation CD intended to be released in 2007 In 2006, the group performed at the inaugural Trinity International Hip Hop Festival in Hartford , United States . The group is also the subject of the Diamonds in the Rough: A Ugandan Hip Hop Revolution documentary. Chameleone Joseph Mayanja (born 30 April 1979), better known by
224-525: Was one of the essential song in early 200,s and by 2013, he has released a total of 13 albums. Some of them include Kipepeo , Shida za dunia , Valu valu , Bayuda , Badilisha , Sweet Banana and Champion. Some of his hit songs include "Valu valu", "Jamila", "Shida za dunia", Bayuda, "Tatizo", "Nkwagala nyo", "Kipepeo", "Dorotia" and "Kipepeo". He performed to the largest audience at the Lugogo Cricket Oval Stadium in Kampala. Bageya
240-414: Was released in 2000, Mama Mia in 2001, Njo Karibu and The Golden Voice in 2003, Mambo Bado in 2004, Kipepeo in 2005, Shida za Dunia in 2006, Sivyo Ndivyo and Katupakase in 2007, Bayuda in 2009, Vumilia in 2010, Valu Valu in 2012, Badilisha in 2013, Tubonge in 2013, Wale wale in 2014, Sili Mujjawo in 2016, Sweet Banana in 2017, Champion in 2018. Chameleone has performed internationally, including in
256-694: Was shaped by her experience as a refugee. She became involved with the HIV/AIDS campaigns in Uganda in the 1990s, forging ties with radical pastor Martin Ssempa for abstinence-only sex education in Uganda . In November 2005, she announced that she would seek the parliamentary seat of Ruhaama county in the February 2006 general elections . She contested the seat against the candidate for the Forum for Democratic Change , Augustine Ruzindana, and won overwhelmingly. She
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