Abba Marcus released from custody on conditional terms

What the report says

Abba Marcus Mayanja, the 20-year-old son of Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, has been released from custody in Minnesota after spending three days in jail following a misdemeanor domestic assault arrest, according to Sqoop Uganda. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office recorded his release at 12:31 p.m. local time on August 17, 2026, under a court-ordered “conditional release.”

The report says Mayanja had appeared set for a court hearing earlier that day at Ridgedale. Court records cited by Sqoop Uganda indicated two release paths: he could post a $6,000 bail or bond without restrictions, or be freed with no cash payment but under conditions. The court chose the second option, although the specific terms were not available in the material reviewed.

The underlying charge remains active. Sqoop Uganda says Mayanja faces a misdemeanor domestic assault count, described in court information as conduct intended to create fear of immediate bodily harm or death. The publication also noted that the case is linked to a public dispute involving his pregnant girlfriend, Angelica Becker, also known as Angel, who has accused him of assault, while Mayanja has denied physical abuse allegations.

The report places the case in a broader public context: Mayanja is the eldest son of one of Uganda’s most prominent entertainers, and he has been living in the United States while pursuing education and music. For now, he is out of custody, but the legal process is ongoing and the allegations have not been proven in court.