Ugandan singer Jose Chameleon reportedly spent a night in a South African jail this past weekend.
Jose is said held by police at a hotel in Sandton, South Africa before his performance.
The singer is being hunted by SA-based promoter Zaina Muwonge over a breach of contract 7 years ago.
The lady is a promoter and demanding a refund of ksh588k.
It was reported that a lady identified as Zaina Muwonge, wanted him arrested for skipping a show she had organized and paid for in 2015.
Jose on his social media confirmed that he was threatened.
"All this meant to intimidate and fail a fellow Ugandan in the name of self-interest? Well, I guess it’s not the way it should be. My South African fans let’s stay strong and let the music talk! Why stop the show tonight?"
Jose Chameleone was supposed to headline performances at an event in Randburg, South Africa on Saturday night.
Under his name hashtag, videos showing his posters being burned went viral. The protestors wanted the show cancelled.
Chameleon later spoke about beating the odds in his note thanking the promoters.
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