A Pass explains why he’s not keen on international collabos

• A Pass says he doesn’t prioritize collaborating with foreign artists.
• He would only consider a few, including Vybz Kartel and Nicki Minaj.
• He praised Konshens for actively promoting their song “Gamululu.”

Ugandan reggae and dancehall singer A Pass has opened up about why he is not particularly enthusiastic about collaborating with international artists, especially those from Africa’s bigger music markets.

While responding to a fan’s question, the “Dididada” hitmaker explained that although global collaborations may seem attractive, his past observations have made him cautious. According to A Pass, many foreign artists often fail to actively promote songs after recording them, leaving the entire burden to the Ugandan musician.

He revealed that there are only a few global stars he would genuinely consider working with — mainly because of their artistry and work ethic.

 “Do I consider collaborating with any Nigerian or Ghanaian artist? Not really. I don’t fantasize about working with people. Some I do — like if it were Vybz Kartel or Nicki Minaj — artists I really like skill-wise,” he said.

The singer emphasized that for him, collaboration goes beyond recording a song. He values artists who invest effort in promoting and performing the music after release.

Reflecting on his own experience, A Pass cited his collaboration “Gamululu” with Jamaican dancehall star Konshens as a positive example.

 “I’ve seen many artists collaborate with people from outside Uganda and they never push the music. I was lucky that when I worked with Konshens, he pushed the song like it was his own. That’s why it became big — because he cared.”

A Pass added that he would still love to meet and exchange ideas with different international musicians. However, actually working together would depend on personal chemistry and mutual commitment to the project.

For now, the singer remains selective, choosing to prioritize meaningful collaborations over star power — ensuring that any partnership he enters truly benefits the music.