Abba Marcus to Appear in Minnesota Court Over Domestic Assault Charge

What the report says

Abba Marcus Mayanja, the 20-year-old eldest son of Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, is scheduled to appear in a Minnesota court on Monday in connection with a misdemeanor domestic assault charge, according to Nile Post. The case is listed for Ridgedale Court in Minnesota, with the hearing time given as 9:30 a.m. local time on August 17, 2026. The report says the matter was filed by the Edina Police Department and that Mayanja was booked by Edina police.

Nile Post reported that Mayanja is being held without bail, based on the current Hennepin County jail roster. The article also notes that an earlier booking alert had referenced a $10,000 bond, but the latest jail record instead shows a “Hold Without Bail” status. The public roster does not describe the alleged conduct in detail, and the specific facts behind the charge were not included in the jail record.

The charge is tied to Minnesota’s domestic assault statute, which covers alleged acts intended to cause a family or household member to fear immediate bodily harm or death. As a general matter, a misdemeanor charge at this stage does not determine guilt, and the article notes that Mayanja is presumed innocent unless proven otherwise.

The report adds context that Mayanja has lived in the United States for several years and has performed under the name Marcus2Up. It also mentions earlier public allegations involving his girlfriend, Angel, though it says those claims have not been shown to be connected to the current case.