Omah Lay, Tems Arrested after Performing in Uganda amid Covid-19 Ban
13 December 2020
[Photo Credit:Music in Africa]
By Gloria
Renowned Nigerian artists Omah Lay and tems have reportedly been arrested after performing in Uganda amid an existing ban on musical shows due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan Luke Owoyesigyire noted that Omah Lay and Tems had been arrested following the event.
"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...Temilade Openiyi Aka Ms Tems (Artist) also been arrested with her manager Muyiwa Awomiyi," he tweeted.
The arrest came after local artists took to social media to protest what they termed as neglect by the government.
Here are some protest posts on social media from top Ugandan artists:
Mun G: And somehow a bar of 300 people at full capacity won’t be allowed to open.... What The Actual F..k is this?
Feffe Bussi:... it’s so unfortunate that we Ugandan artists are the only ones who can spread corona what a shame.
Radio & Weasel: Uganda Police and The Team Responsible this is not Fair. Our Industry has been down closely up to a year. Our very own Artists are not allowed to work yet Foreign Artists come and work In the same environment what is not happening?
Geosteady: So we Ugandan Artists spread Corona Compared man this is so hurting. Local artists are being evacuated but artists from outside come perform here?! And all you people go support?
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