Kalifah AgaNaga challenges A Pass to music battle over ‘Nassanga Remix’ criticism

What the report says

Singer Kalifah AgaNaga has publicly challenged fellow Ugandan artist A Pass to settle their disagreement over the “Nassanga Remix” in a music battle, after criticizing what he sees as repeated attacks on the song and on Eddy Kenzo’s role in it. Sqoop Uganda reports that AgaNaga made the comments during a TikTok Live session, saying A Pass had gone beyond ordinary music criticism by mocking the project instead of recognizing one of Uganda’s most visible collaborative releases.

In the exchange, AgaNaga defended Kenzo, who he said helped organize the remix and contributed both time and money to the project. He argued that A Pass should prove his claims through performance rather than commentary, and suggested that comparisons should be made against the remix’s current success on streaming platforms. The remarks frame the dispute as both a personal clash and a broader debate about how artists should respond to successful local music.

The article says the argument comes as the Nassanga Remix continues to draw attention in Uganda’s entertainment scene, with some people praising its commercial reach and others questioning it. AgaNaga also criticized A Pass for presenting himself as a music reviewer, saying that role should be left to journalists and online commentators. More broadly, the dispute reflects ongoing tensions in Uganda’s music industry over competition, promotion and public criticism among artists.