Omah Lay, Tems Speak About Their Controversial Concert In Uganda

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By Khisa CJ

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Nigerian singers Omah Lay and Tems have opened up about events in Uganda that led to their controversial arrest.

The two singers were on December 12, 2020 arrested by Ugandan authorities after performing in a club in Kampala - the countries capital.

They were accused of engaging in activities that would have led to the spread of Coronavirus.

Despite being arraigned in court, Omah Lay and Tems were later released after intervention from Nigerian Government and an uproar from other artists.

The two have now come out to insist that it was never their intention to perform in an event that would have put their fans at risk of contracting Covid-19.

In a series of tweets on Thursday night, Omah Lay promoters of the event had assured them that all Covid-19 preventive protocols would be strictly adhered to.

Also Read: Omah Lay and Tems Released By Ugandan Police

"The past few days have been some of the toughest of my life that I wouldn’t wish them on anyone. Out in a new country with some beautiful people, the next thing I’m being treated like a common thief," read one of the tweet.

"Also I wanna clarify that putting you in harms way was never my intentions! Before we came out to Uganda, the show promoters confirmed and proved to us they’d secured all the clearances which of course included Covid 19 compliance....," the 'Bad Influence' grooner added.

He, however said he had put the incident behind his back and was now "back to what I know how to do best."

Tems on his part posted a statement on her Twitter handle saying she would not have performed in the event, if she knew Covid-19 protocols were to be ignored.

He, however, thanked her fans and all that played a role in pushing for her release from the Ugandan police cells.

"I'm saddened that attendees could have possibly been exposed to Covid-19. I would have never participated had I even the slightest knowledge that the event would not meet standard operating procedures and put Uganda's citizens at risk," read part of Tems' statement.