Ugandan singer A Pass has responded to fan curiosity surrounding the all-female lineup at his January 31st concert, revealing it was an intentional creative choice designed to deliver a unique experience and make a bold statement.
While fans were thrilled by the performances from powerful female acts like Likkle Bangi, Lilian Mbabazi, and the energetic girl group Warafiki, some were puzzled by the absence of his well-known male collaborators, especially Ykee Benda.
“I had to be the only male on that stage,” A Pass explained. “If you were critical enough, it’s only females that performed at my show. That was the concept.”
A Pass made it clear that the decision was not personal. Despite sharing a popular hit with Ykee Benda, he deliberately left him off the performance list to stick to the all-female showcase theme.
“I didn’t call Ykee Benda because I wanted the stage to feature only female performers,” he said. “It wasn’t personal. I just couldn’t allow males on stage. I wanted to stand out as the only male presence.”
Although male artists weren’t part of the on-stage action, A Pass emphasized that he valued their behind-the-scenes support highlighting singer Elijah Kitaka, who attended the show as a fan rather than a performer.
“That kind of support means a lot,” A Pass noted. “Elijah Kitaka bought a table and came through. He didn’t have to perform. That’s love.”
With a stripped-back stage that centered female talent and a deliberately singular male voice his own.A Pass delivered a show that broke the mold. Whether it surprised or inspired, one thing is certain: it got people talking.
And that, according to A Pass, is exactly what he wanted.