Ugandan music star Jose Chameleone has praised his younger brother Weasel Manizo for standing by him during his treatment in the United States, revealing that the singer spent four months sleeping on a couch while caring for him.
Chameleone shared the story during a TikTok Live, reflecting on the difficult period when he traveled to the US for medical treatment after being diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in 2024.
The singer said he initially faced a challenge finding someone to accompany him as a caretaker.
According to Chameleone, his brother Pallaso was unavailable because he had a show in South Africa, while their mother could not travel because she did not have a US visa.
Weasel, however, had the required visa and volunteered to accompany his brother.
Chameleone said Juliet Zawedde offered to support his treatment in the US and provided accommodation for the brothers.
The accommodation, according to Chameleone, had one bed, a couch and a pool table in the basement.
That arrangement meant Weasel slept on the couch throughout their stay.
Chameleone said the brothers spent approximately four months in the United States, with Weasel prioritizing his recovery over his own comfort and life back home.
The singer particularly highlighted the sacrifices his younger brother made during the period, including being away from his children during Christmas and missing Valentine’s Day with his partner.
Despite the freezing weather in the US, Chameleone said Weasel remained focused on helping him recover.
The brothers have shared a long musical history, having performed together as part of the celebrated Leone Island camp and later building their own individual careers.
Chameleone’s account adds a more personal dimension to their relationship, with the singer crediting Weasel for being there when he needed a caretaker most.
For Chameleone, the four-month stay was not simply about receiving treatment abroad. It was also a period that showed him the extent to which his younger brother was willing to put his own plans aside to stand by family.