Ugandan singer A Pass has stepped in to defend fellow artist Zulitums after a social media user compared his career to that of rising star Joshua Baraka.
The discussion began after an X user suggested that the life Zulitums once envisioned in his music career is currently being lived by Joshua Baraka.
“The life Zulitums expected with his music career is what Joshua Baraka is living,” the user wrote.
The life Zulitums expected with his music career is what Joshua Baraka is living. pic.twitter.com/T73iKMC5Hk
— Akido (@akido256) March 15, 2026
Responding to the post, A Pass urged fans to appreciate artists without turning their success into a competition.
“You can freely appreciate Joshua Baraka without disrespecting Zulitums,” A Pass wrote. “Everything is not a competition out here. People have different dreams.”
You can freely appreciate joshua Baraka without disrespecting Zulitums. Everything is not a competition out here people have different dreams. https://t.co/UuJLo1GL0i
— A Pass (@IamApass) March 16, 2026
His response quickly sparked conversation among fans, with many agreeing that constant comparisons between artists can create unnecessary rivalry within the industry.
Both Zulitums and Joshua Baraka have built their own musical identities, with Baraka recently gaining international attention while Zulitums continues to maintain a loyal fan base locally.
A Pass’ comments highlight a growing debate within Uganda’s music scene about how fans discuss artists’ careers and success.