Ugandan artist A Pass has responded strongly to comments made by fellow musician Rabadaba during an interview on NTV’s The Beat.
In the interview, Rabadaba claimed that no other Ugandan dancehall artist has achieved the level of success he has, boasting that he’s toured the entire country and fans sing his songs word for word.
A Pass, speaking on the same platform, dismissed Rabadaba’s remarks as emotional and disrespectful to other artists in the genre.
“People are free to say what they want, but that doesn’t make it true. I think he spoke through feelings,” A Pass said.
He went on to stress that excluding his name from the conversation around dancehall in Uganda is a slight, given his significant contributions to the genre.
“I’ve done more for dancehall than most of these artists, and they know it. If anyone doubts it, I’m open for a challenge,” he added.
A Pass didn’t hold back, taking subtle shots at Rabadaba by questioning his continued absence from the local music scene.
“If you were really that good, why did you run away? If you believe in what you’re doing, stay here and do it. I’m not going anywhere,” he said.
Rabadaba, known for early hits like Bwekiri and Mukyamu, was a major figure in Uganda’s urban music scene in the late 2000s. However, his influence has waned in recent years, with fewer releases and limited visibility.
A Pass’s comments have stirred debate among fans and fellow artists about staying consistent, evolving with the times, and earning long-term respect in the industry.
