KAMPALA — Music promoter Nyanzi Martin Luther, popularly known as Promoter Blockboy, has attributed Dr Jose Chameleone’s enduring position at the top of Uganda’s music industry to his calmness and ability to welcome people regardless of their status.
Blockboy, who has worked with several Ugandan musicians, including Chameleone, said the veteran singer’s character has played an important role in sustaining his influence in the industry.
“What has made Chameleone to be leading Uganda’s music to date is being calm and welcoming everyone as you are,” Blockboy said.
He said Chameleone welcomed him warmly when they eventually met despite having never met physically before.
“Chameleone welcomed me in a way I could never expect even though we had never met. We used to do business remotely,” he said.
Blockboy entered music promotion in 2025 after spending the previous year studying the industry and building relationships with artists and other players.
Unlike promoters who mainly organise concerts and other events, he said his work focuses on music distribution and helping artists secure radio airplay.
He has worked with both established and upcoming artists, including Green Daddy, Da Agent and Gloria Bugie, alongside Chameleone.
Blockboy said his collaborations with artists are based on agreements reached by both parties.
He also identified pride as one of the challenges affecting some musicians, particularly those who begin to consider themselves successful after releasing a few songs.
“What makes musicians fail is being proud when you haven’t made it,” he said.
He cited an artist from his village who released one song, became proud and subsequently failed to build a lasting career from the early exposure.
Blockboy said musicians need to remain focused, continue promoting their work and build relationships within the industry if they are to sustain their careers.
His comments on Chameleone come as he continues to position himself in the music industry as a promoter focused on distribution and airplay rather than event organisation.
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