Renowned vocalist Alexander Bagonza, popularly known as A Pass, has dismissed claims that he is leveraging his friendship with National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, to promote his upcoming concert.
Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for January 31, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, A Pass clarified that while he admires Bobi Wine as an artist and values their friendship, his concert is purely about music and not politics.
“I am a big fan of Bobi Wine besides politics, and we are friends. But I don’t want to use his name to promote my show,” A Pass said. “From my school days, I used to mime all Bobi Wine songs and those of the Fire Base singers. However, my show is not about politics.”
The singer emphasized that his concert is open to fans from all political affiliations, stressing the unifying power of music.
“My show is for everyone who supports me whether they belong to the Democratic Party, National Resistance Movement, or National Unity Platform. I’m an artist, and music is a different entity from politics. While we may have divergent political views, music brings us together,” he stated.
Addressing his relationship with Bobi Wine, A Pass highlighted their close friendship, revealing that they have visited each other’s homes multiple times.
“I have visited Bobi Wine at his home three times, and he has done the same at my place. That shows how close we are. I even plan to invite him to my concert if I get the time,” A Pass added. “Do you think he doesn’t know that I have a concert?”
The artist also reflected on his family’s political diversity, noting that his mother has been a longtime supporter of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
A Pass urged his fans to focus on the music rather than politics, promising an unforgettable experience at his concert.
“This concert is about celebrating music and bringing people together. It’s for all my fans, regardless of where they stand politically,” he concluded.
The concert at the Serena Hotel is expected to draw a diverse audience as A Pass continues to position himself as one of Uganda’s leading voices in music, appealing to fans across political divides.