Ugandan musician Yung Mulo has hit back at fellow singer A Pass over his concerns about the management, upbringing and musical direction of young singer Warden Kartel, questioning whether the outspoken musician has done enough to help nurture upcoming talent.
The exchange follows recent comments by A Pass, who raised concerns about how Warden Kartel is being managed as a minor. A Pass questioned the youngster’s musical content, arguing that some of the lyrics he performs are inappropriate for someone his age.
He also called for Warden Kartel to receive better protection and guidance as he develops his music career.
However, Yung Mulo has taken issue with A Pass’s criticism, defending the young singer and challenging what he considers to be a lack of practical involvement in developing upcoming artists.
Identifying with the ghetto community from which Warden Kartel comes, Yung Mulo questioned why A Pass was concentrating so much attention on the youngster instead of examining his own musical output.
“You keep bringing him to our faces instead of asking why he does an album of 40 songs, and none hits,” Yung Mulo remarked.
The musician also questioned A Pass’s authority to lecture others about nurturing young talent, suggesting that he should take the initiative to develop an upcoming artist himself if he believes he knows the right approach.
Yung Mulo further argued that A Pass does not financially support Warden Kartel or take responsibility for the youngster’s upbringing, challenging him to understand the demands involved in raising and caring for a child before criticising those involved.
“Do you know what it takes to care for a child? You just speak for the sake of it pretending like you are knowledgeable. How many have you helped the right way? Why don’t you get one and you groom them and show us how it’s done?” he questioned.
The disagreement has brought attention to a wider conversation about the responsibilities of artists, managers and other industry figures when working with young performers.
While A Pass believes Warden Kartel needs stronger protection and guidance, Yung Mulo’s response centres on defending the youngster and questioning whether criticism alone helps upcoming musicians.
For now, the two musicians appear to have different views on how Warden Kartel’s career should be handled, with the youngster’s management and musical direction at the centre of their disagreement.