Two Nigerian music sensations Omah Lay and Tems have been arrested in Uganda reportedly for violating the country’s COVID-19 restrictions.
The musicians were reportedly in the country for a show before the arrests happened.
Uganda’s assistant superintendent of police, Luk Owoyesigyire confirmed the arrests Sunday evening, December 13.
Following the news, Nigerians have launched the #FreeOmahLay hashtag on Twitter, demanding that the singers get released.
Singer Omah Lay has confirmed he was taken into custody by the Ugandan police.
He wrote:
“Yes I’m with the Ugandan police… something about the show from last night. Everything would be fine.”
