Abba Marcus Mayanja, the eldest son of legendary Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, was arrested and booked by Edina Police on August 14, 2026, on charges of domestic assault.
Law enforcement officials confirmed Mayanja faces charges related to an alleged act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death. He remains in custody at the Hennepin County jail, with bail set at $10,000.
The arrest follows a string of public relationship tensions between Mayanja and his split girlfriend, Angel. Shortly before his detention, Mayanja took to social media to accuse Angel of being controlling and abusive, despite the couple expecting a baby. Angel had previously leveled assault allegations against him, which Mayanja publicly denied.
Mugshots released by local authorities show Mayanja with distinct green hair and a “FREEDOM” neck tattoo. The arrest was linked to the couple’s documented history of public disputes, police have not yet released specific details regarding the incident that triggered the arrest.
As with all criminal proceedings, Mayanja is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.