Chameleone, a renowned musician from Rwanda, recently expressed his desire to have Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye attend his concert, dubbed 'Chameleone Unlimited'. The event is scheduled to take place at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala, Uganda. Although Chameleone extended the invitation to both presidents, neither has confirmed their attendance. This development was announced during a TikTok Live interview with Barista Timo on October 4, 2026.
Chameleone's invitation to the two presidents comes after he recently appeared alongside President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Kizimkazi festival in Zanzibar, Tanzania, in June 2026. At the festival, Chameleone performed and later praised President Samia for the warm reception he received in Tanzania. The Kizimkazi festival took place on June 14, 2026. Chameleone and President Samia have since developed a rapport, which culminated in the invitation to his concert.
Chameleone also has a prior relationship with President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi. In December 2025, President Ndayishimiye hosted Chameleone at the Ntare Rushatsi palace in Bujumbura, Burundi. During the visit, Chameleone shared his ideas with President Ndayishimiye on how to develop the entertainment industry in Burundi. Some of the ideas included building a modern studio to support young talented musicians and launching a radio station.
The 'Chameleone Unlimited' concert has been highly anticipated by music fans in Uganda. Initially, Chameleone announced that the event would take place at Lugogo Cricket Oval on December 4, 2026. However, in May 2026, he decided to change the venue to King Saha, citing an opportunity to perform at the new location as part of his 'Kings Love Entertainment' event. At the time, Chameleone emphasized that the change in venue did not imply the cancellation of the concert but rather a change in plans.
Despite the change in venue, Chameleone reaffirmed that Lugogo Cricket Oval remains a potential location for the 'Chameleone Unlimited' concert. Nevertheless, he did not announce a new date for the event. The attendance of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Évariste Ndayishimiye at the concert remains uncertain, as neither has confirmed their participation.
Chameleone's concerts are highly regarded in the region, and his collaboration with prominent leaders can help promote unity and cultural exchange. His music career spans multiple countries, and he has built a significant following in Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The 'Chameleone Unlimited' concert is expected to draw a large audience, given the musician's popularity.
The invitation to President Samia and President Ndayishimiye highlights Chameleone's influence and connections in the region. If both presidents attend the concert, it will likely generate significant interest and attention from the public and media. However, the final confirmation of their attendance remains pending.
Key points
- Chameleone invites Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye to his concert in Uganda.
- The concert, 'Chameleone Unlimited', is scheduled to take place at Lugogo Cricket Oval, although a new date has not been announced.
- Chameleone has a prior relationship with both presidents, having recently performed at President Samia's event in Tanzania and meeting with President Ndayishimiye in Burundi.
