Singers, Omah Lay and Tems arrested in Uganda for violating COVID-19 protocols

Popular Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems have been arrested in Uganda for violating the country’s COVID-19 safety measures.

Omah Lay and Tems arrested in Uganda
Omah Lay

The singers held a sold-out concert in the East-African nation with a massive turnout from Ugandan fans.

Omah Lay and Tems arrested in Uganda
Tems

However, outcry from the country’s entertainers led to their arrest, as they accused their country’s security of partiality – arresting citizen entertainers while letting foreign artistes go scot-free when they violate Covid-19 protocols.

Kampala’s Assistant Superintendent of Police, Owoyesigyire, made the announcement on Sunday, December 13, via his official Twitter page.

Omah Lay and Tems arrested in Uganda

He tweeted, “Nigerian Artist Omah lay has been arrested by katwe police, the manager of the venue one Dungu Ivan and the Events manager Prim Kasana are also in custody.”

In a rejoinder tweet, he also wrote, “Temilade Openiyi Aka Ms Tems (Artist) also been arrested with her manager Muyiwa Awomiyi”

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