Frank Gashumba Calls on Jose Chameleone to Quit Alcohol for Good

Media personality Frank Gashumba has expressed deep concern for the health of Uganda’s music legend, Jose Chameleone, who, according to his eldest son Abba Marcus, is currently suffering from acute pancreatitis.

During a media interview, Gashumba shared his thoughts on the situation and emphasized the need for Chameleone to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

“I have not yet gone to see him, but I pray that his condition improves,” Gashumba said.

However, he emphasized that once Chameleone overcomes his current health crisis, he should make significant changes in his life, particularly in his relationship with alcohol.

“He needs to stop drinking alcohol,” Gashumba urged, stressing that alcohol consumption is the root cause of Chameleone’s health issues.

In his message, Gashumba reminded Ugandans of Chameleone’s place in the music industry, calling him the “best singer in Uganda” and noting that alcohol should not take him away from his fans.

“We do not want alcohol to take you (Chameleone) away from us, so please quit drinking,” he added.

Gashumba also addressed the criticism of Chameleone’s son, Abba Marcus, who recently spoke out on social media about his father’s health and alcohol addiction.

Some critics took issue with Marcus’s public remarks on TikTok, but Gashumba defended him, stating, “Abba did not reveal any secrets about his father; it is a well-known fact that Chameleone drinks alcohol.”

Gashumba viewed Abba’s message as a cry for help, not an attempt to expose family secrets.

The media personality further highlighted the challenges faced by today’s youth, noting a generational gap in how problems are addressed.

“We need to understand that this new generation faces different challenges. In our time, we were raised by the community, with support from aunties, uncles, and churches that we could turn to for help and counsel. But that is no longer the case today,” he said.

“Social media has become the primary source of counsel for people,” he added.

In conclusion, Gashumba pointed out that many people are dying prematurely due to poor lifestyle choices, urging Ugandans to be more conscious of the choices they make in their daily lives.