I saw Joshua Baraka’s potential early – A Pass

What the report says

Ugandan singer A Pass has spoken about Joshua Baraka’s early career, saying he recognized the younger artist’s potential before Baraka became widely known. In the Sqoop Uganda report, A Pass said Baraka was still at the start of his music journey when they first met and was even performing by miming other artists’ songs, including some of A Pass’s own tracks.

A Pass said what stood out was Baraka’s confidence, determination and distinctive sound. He described the young musician as someone who spoke positively about his future and believed he would succeed. He added that Baraka’s later rise did not surprise him because the qualities needed for a strong career were already visible early on.

The article says Baraka was introduced to A Pass by his former manager, Lobstar, who shared Baraka’s music and album, which A Pass said he liked. The two later collaborated on a song called “Omu,” which A Pass described as an important step in Baraka’s early growth. He also said that after the collaboration, Baraka continued releasing music, making videos and expanding his team.

The comments offer a glimpse into how support from established artists and early collaborations can help emerging musicians build momentum in Uganda’s entertainment scene. Sqoop Uganda reports the remarks as part of a broader reflection on Baraka’s development and growing recognition.