A Pass

Alexander Bagonza, better known by his stage name A Pass (and formerly APassKiller), is a Ugandan musician and songwriter. He was born in Uganda on 21 December 1989. A Pass states that his stage name comes from Alexander his first name and Pass from his picky nickname Percy.

Early life and education

A Pass was born on 21 December 1989 and is a second born in a family of seven. He attended Kampala Kindergarten for his nursery school, Nakasero Primary School for his primary, Merryland High Schools, and St Lawrence, Cream land for secondary school.

Music career A Pass started music as any normal church goer but he developed his talent more at school. He later went to studio in 2003 for his first studio session but he didn't record the song but only managed to get an instrumental. A Pass later on returned to studio after a few years when he met a friend called Eddy who encouraged him to sing more professionally. A Pass formed a strong musical relationship with Dave Dash who by then was known as A Dash and the two did a couple of songs together.

In 2011, he met video director Lukyamuzi Bashir who noticed his talent at South Syde in a studio session. Bashir began taking him to various studios around the country and introducing him to different influential people in the music industry. In 2012, BADI built a recording studio in Makindye called Badi Musik Production. BADI went on to shoot videos for A Pass in 2013, which added a steady kick-off to his career. A Pass is currently signed to and managed by LLolypop Entertainment. A Pass has written songs for Bebe Cool and co-written 'Love I Feel' with Michael Ross. He has recently released a single Wuuyo the official soundtrack to Uganda movie Bala Bala Sese produced by Usama Mukwaya. A pass is commonly known to work with friend and producer Nessim and video producer Lukyamuzi Bashir under the record label Badi Musik.

Maiden Concert On January 31, 2025, A Pass held his first solo concert, A Pass Live in Concert, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The event featured a live performance of his notable songs and was attended by fellow musicians. Preparation began in late 2024, with rehearsals involving a live band. The concert was supported by corporate sponsors and received positive audience feedback.

Discography

Music albums

Nva Kampala (2016) African Yayo (2018) Bagonza (2024) A Pass (2025)

Singles Some of A Pass's most popular songs include the following:

Collaborations Nah normal with Radio & Weasel Am Loving with Don Mc and Cinderella Sanyu My Flair with Patrobas Amatu Maggale with Tasha Batabazi AIP Cyber with A.I.P Take Time off with The Mith Trouble Maker with Ekky Memories with Lillian Mbabazi GAMULULU REMIX Ft Konshens Face Me with Azawi

Feud There has been unending feud between A Pass and other musicians in Uganda. Feud with Bebe Cool