Ugandan singer Alexander Bagonza, popularly known as A Pass, has sparked a debate about money and family after urging people not to let the pursuit of wealth come at the expense of their loved ones.
A Pass shared the message on X, arguing that making money and becoming financially stable are important, but family should remain a priority.
It is okay to make money & be financially stable but never prioritize your money over your family. Because a time will come when you need family and the money can’t save you. #MoneyIsntAll
The advice quickly drew pushback from followers who argued that family relationships are not always as straightforward as A Pass suggested.
One person questioned what happens when relatives are nowhere to be found during someone’s difficult years but suddenly become interested once that person starts making money.
Another noted that some people come from families that do not support them or genuinely wish them well, making the decision between family and financial success more complicated.
Others were even more direct, arguing that money should come first, particularly for people who know what it means to struggle without it.
@MRonnie97: Brother money is all. You are talking like that because you have it, ask us who do not have it and we will tell you what money means to a man.
Another follower argued that financial stability should come before family, claiming that poverty can even affect how relatives treat someone.
@Burtrevolution: Prioritize family after making the money, Money first. Even your own family will not love you if you are poor.
One commenter took the argument further, suggesting that financial success can give a person greater control within their family.
@aproudugandan83: Bro money is everything, just get money and all family members will be under your command.
The reactions reveal why A Pass’s seemingly simple advice struck a nerve.
For someone with a supportive family, putting loved ones ahead of money may seem obvious.
But for people who have struggled without family support, financial independence can feel like the first priority.
A Pass’s message was not an argument against making money.
Instead, he warned against allowing the pursuit of wealth to replace the people who matter when life gets difficult.
His followers, however, have made one thing clear: when it comes to money and family, there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
It’s okay to make money & be financially stable but never prioritize your money over your family. Because a time will come when you need family and the money can’t save you. #MoneyIsntAll
— A Pass (@IamApass) August 17, 2026