Fans React To Arrest Of Nigerian Singers In Uganda

By Ating Enwongo On Dec 14, 2020

The Arrest of Nigerian artistes, Omah Lay and Tems, has caused outrage on the micro blogging site Twitter as many of their Nigerian fans protest the development.

On Sunday, the news went viral that the new kid on the block- Stanley Omah Didia- known as Omah Lay was arrested in Uganda alongside fellow rising star Temilade Openiyi known as Tems.

Reports have it that the singers were picked up by Katwe Police in Uganda after performing at an event tagged “The Big Brunch”which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda.

Following their arrest, fellow Nigerian artists including Peter Okoye, Burna boy and their fans created a #FreeOmahLay trend on twitter, demanding immediate release of the young stars.

Most of those who shared views on the subject believe its a case of envy because Ugandan artist are allegedly not doing well as compared to their Nigerian counterpart.

One of the fans even claims that Ugandan musicians reported Omah Lay because he performed in a show they were not invited to.

So apparently Ugandan musicians reported omah lay because he performed in a show they were not invited to.

Is it Omah lay's fault that he's bigger than the whole Uganda music industry? #freeOmahlay
— KANNY???? (@o_kanyy) December 13, 2020

Omo I pity Ugandan Sha????????,they have subscribed to violence,22yr of dragging. #FreeOmahLay pic.twitter.com/GDBpcgkRwg
— Enny????❣️ (@enyolabby) December 13, 2020

They were booked to perform, they didn’t organize the concert. Free the artists ????????#FreeOmahLay #FreeTems pic.twitter.com/LTXvw8l9I1
— Jaiyejeje Omo IYALODE..???? (@JeJaiye) December 14, 2020

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So because them no fit produce better musicians na to arrest our own abi? #FreeTems #FreeOmahLay pic.twitter.com/IcgKqm7Rzb
— Ivang Victor (@iamIVANGVICTOR) December 14, 2020

“Omah Lay disobeyed Covid rules”.

Okay. But here’s the President Museveni of Uganda campaigning a few days ago. See the crowd. Was anybody arrested? pic.twitter.com/ewmeELAj6q
— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) December 14, 2020

No wonder the Uganda artistes hating ????????????.

Please the government should #FreeOmahLay #FreeTems they are not the cause of your misfortune.

Let people enjoy proper music. pic.twitter.com/H30ChpvICF
— Pastor Ola ✨ (@Biisi96) December 14, 2020

Nigerians that want violence and e come meet them. Ugandans you have successfully subscribe to 1 yr violence for arresting omah lay???????? how do you think e go end?? #FreeOmahLay pic.twitter.com/Kp295qFrcJ
— Yaka Alaji (@yaka_ahmad) December 13, 2020

Uganda we no want wahala o! We need our people back home and 100% safe! #FreeOmahLay #FreeTems Thanks you!
— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) December 14, 2020

The way Nigerian artists stood in solidarity with Weasel when Radio died & yet he had to go on the offensive & attack one of theirs today is funny. We Ugandans are an ungrateful bunch ????????‍♂️ #FreeOmahLay
— Faisal (Bridget Bema's Brother ????) (@PyeparFaisal) December 13, 2020

Wasn't there prior publicity about the show? why wasn't it shut down before it was held? why are you arresting some particular artists that performed? Who organised the show? #FreeOmahLay #FreeTems
— Laycon???? (@itsLaycon) December 14, 2020

Uganda…Pls we need our people home and safe #freetems #freeomahlay
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) December 14, 2020

Ugandan ???????? governments wants to carry all the frustration put for OmahLay and Tems head…no be there fault say una Artists no gree blow naa #FreeOmahLay #FREETEMS
— AS IF I CARE???????????????????? (@Glowboyriri01) December 13, 2020

Meanwhile, the Port Harcourt born Omah Lay gained recognition this year following the success of his debut single “You.” He is currently nominated for Headies “Next Rated” set to hold in January 2021.

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