Mun*G’s ‘Dear Pops’: Celebrating Family and UG Hip-Hop’s Greatest Album.

Six years later, Mun*G has finally released the visuals for “Dear Pops,” a standout track from the oMUNGiattibwa album. This album undoubtedly cracks the top 10 greatest UG hip-hop albums of all time. If you disagree, let’s link up and debate the 10 greatest albums to ever come from UG hip-hop.

Back to the album—oMUNGiattibwa went on to win the UG Hip-Hop Album of the Year at the MTN UG Hip-Hop Awards (back when we at The Tribe UG were still producing the awards). This win was a testament to the album’s greatness and its resonance with UG hip-hop fans.

“Dear Pops” was one of my personal favorites from the album. It wasn’t just the heartfelt story MunG tells on the track, but also the husky tone of his voice, which adds an emotional weight to the song as he reconnects with his dad. Fun fact: I later learned from a reliable source that MunG recorded the track after a show, when his voice had all but disappeared.

That said, this isn’t a review of Dear Pops. If you’re looking for one, you can find it here. Instead, this is a pitch for how I think the video should have been:

The video embodies family, resilience, spirituality, and the pursuit of success in Ugandan society, showcasing the journey of overcoming pain and challenges to follow one’s dreams. I’d open with a scene of Mun*G writing a letter to his father, updating him on what’s been happening since he passed on. Alternatively, he could be jotting in a diary or drafting lyrics on a writing pad. Next, I’d include shots of him flipping through old family photo albums, featuring those vintage Kodak pictures.

When he says “Nvuze mu motoka,” referencing his career success, I’d showcase clips of him at award shows, performing to sold-out crowds, or posing on billboards. The idea here is to highlight his triumphs despite the struggles. I’d also incorporate footage of his peers, like the Baboon Forest crew, to add more depth.

The video would then close with Mun*G and his young son (remember him from the oMUNGiattibwa album cover?). From there, we’d transition to a final shot of his family, dressed in all white, holding candles—actual family members, not actors. This would symbolize the unity of the family, their resilience through tough times, and a reflection on the successes of each member Mun*G raps about in the song. The video is an embodiment of family, pain/loss, success and how to make it in the Ugandan society against all odds while following your dreams.