You will go broke trying to impress your buddies – A Pass to followers

• A Pass says he no longer seeks validation or tries to prove wealth to anyone.

• He warns that people who live to impress others will “grow poor trying to look rich.”

• His advice targets celebrities struggling to sustain lavish lifestyles beyond their means.

Singer Alexander Bagonza, popularly known as A Pass, has advised his followers to stop seeking validation from others, warning that doing so only leads to financial stress and unhappiness.

While appearing on Shalom Kaweesi’s podcast, the Dididada hitmaker said he has no desire to prove anything to anyone. According to A Pass, trying to impress peers by living lavishly often ends in frustration and poverty.

“Those people who try to prove to their peers that they are rich will definitely grow poor in trying to impress their buddies. Me, I don’t try to prove anything or seek validation from anyone. I do what I can manage and what is within my means,” the singer said.

A Pass added that he finds peace in living within his capabilities rather than competing with others.

Apparently, this need for validation is a common trait among Ugandan celebrities, both male and female, who feel pressured to maintain appearances. From designer clothing to extravagant lifestyles, many end up living beyond their financial capacity.

This unsustainable pursuit of image has reportedly pushed some entertainers to seek financial support from older partners or engage in questionable means to sustain their flashy lives.

As a result, several celebrities eventually fall back into hardship after failing to maintain the lifestyles they once flaunted. A Pass’s advice, therefore, serves as a timely reminder to those willing to listen — live within your means and focus on peace of mind, not public perception.