Gospel singer Levixone has shared the emotional story behind his hit song Passport Yange, revealing that it was inspired by years of frustration while trying to obtain a Ugandan passport.
Speaking in an interview, Levixone said his ordeal began after he secured an opportunity to perform in Canada but discovered he did not have a passport. When he applied for one, he claims an official questioned his nationality because of his surname, Ruvyogo.
"I told him I was born here in Uganda and have lived here all my life, but he insisted I should go to Rwanda because of my name," Levixone recalled.
The singer said he spent nearly seven years making repeated attempts to acquire the travel document but was unsuccessful.
Levixone explained that after one particularly disappointing visit to the passport office, he walked home feeling frustrated and heartbroken. Along the way, he met producer Boris, who noticed he was distressed and invited him into the studio.
"I carried all that pain, anger and disappointment into the studio, and that is how Passport Yange was born," he said.
According to Levixone, the song went on to become one of the biggest milestones in his music career. He added that after sharing his story during a radio interview, Pastor Grace Lubega stepped in and helped him secure his passport.
His account has reignited conversations about the challenges some Ugandans face while obtaining national identification documents, particularly those whose names or backgrounds sometimes lead to questions about their nationality.