- A Pass insists he has no personal issue with Eddy Kenzo but rejects apologizing
- He supports copyright law reforms but criticizes focus on personal disputes
- The singer emphasizes his independence from the Federation, citing self-funded projects
Ugandan singer A Pass has maintained his stance in the ongoing public disagreement with Eddy Kenzo and the Uganda National Musicians Federation, saying he has no intention of apologizing.
Speaking during an appearance on Sanyuka TV, the “Wuuyo” hitmaker clarified that he does not hold any personal grudge against Kenzo. However, he believes the “Stamina” singer escalated a fan-driven online incident unnecessarily by publicly mentioning his name in a negative light.
“I have no problem with Kenzo, but I felt he took a small fan issue too far by bringing my name into it in a way that wasn’t pleasing,” A Pass explained.
Despite the tension, A Pass acknowledged the efforts being made by Kenzo and the Federation in pushing for Uganda’s copyright law. He welcomed the development, noting it could help artists earn more from their work. However, he criticized Kenzo—who also serves as a presidential advisor on creatives—for engaging in personal disputes instead of focusing on sensitization efforts.
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“Kenzo is a big artist I respect, but he should be focusing on educating artists about copyright, not discussing individuals,” he added.
A Pass further dismissed claims that he depends on the Federation for support. He pointed to his recent concert at Kampala Serena Hotel, which he said was fully self-funded, as proof of his independence and financial capability.
He also addressed his absence from the recent parliamentary session on the copyright law, stating that he was not invited and had prior commitments. According to him, the artists who attended were sufficient, and his presence was not necessary.
While he remains supportive of the copyright initiative, A Pass described the ongoing exchange with Kenzo as unnecessary and avoidable.
