Nigerian artistes have called for the immediate release of Omah Lay and Tems following their arrest for flouting COVID-19 guidelines in Uganda.
Omah Lay and Tems performed at Ddungu Resort in Munyonyo for hundreds of citizens despite an existing ban on music concerts in the country. They have since been remanded until Wednesday when they will be produced in court for further hearing of the charges pressed against them. In response, Nigerian artistes are now standing up to the authorities using the hashtag #FreeTems and #FreeOmahLay, calling for the artistes` immediate release.
Burna Boy, Olamide, Teni, Maleek Berry, Mr P, Ycee, Joeboy, Fireboy DML, Rema, Shizzi, Fireboy DML, and many more are making rounds with a common message.
what is going on? @PoliceUg why are Omah Lay and Tems being mistreated?! #FreeOmahLay #FreeTems everyone please let`s create more awareness on this, it`s no longer funny !
”” Fireboy DML (@fireboydml) December 14, 2020
Free Omah lay, Free Tems. Uganda y`all breaking my heart on God ?. Nigerian government SPEAK!
”” REMA (@heisrema) December 14, 2020
UG so I`m disappointed ? #FreeTems #FreeOmahLay this is not right! ???
”” Maleek Berry (@MaleekBerry) December 14, 2020
How do you get invited to perform at a show , deliver an amazing show and get arrested ?? For what ?? Killing the show?? ? #FreeOmahLay #FreeTems
”” Buju (@Bujutoyourears) December 14, 2020
Uganda…Pls we need our people home and safe #freetems #freeomahlay
”” Burna Boy (@burnaboy) December 14, 2020
#FreeTems #FreeOmahLay WHY THE FUCK ARE THEY BEING DETAINED!!!! NA BOOK DEM BOOK THEM!!
”” OBA ORIN (@TeniEntertainer) December 14, 2020
Wtf ! ? #FreeTems #FreeOmahLay
”” JOEBOY (@joeboyofficial) December 14, 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
#FreeTems #FreeOmahLay
Makes no sense as to why you arrest performers at an event that`s already happened
Makes no sense”” ZAHEER! (@iam_YCee) December 14, 2020
@PoliceUg @StateHouseUg Free Omah lay and Tems.
”” Olamidé (@Olamide) December 14, 2020
But I think it should be the organizers that are responsible of a show. They organizers are technically responsible for the guests. Wahala no Dey, they should come out soon.
”” T.E.S.L.I.M (@VectorThaViper) December 14, 2020
Uganda they only came to work #FreeOmahLay #FreeTems
”” TEKNO (@alhajitekno) December 14, 2020
#FreeTemsAndOmahLay Let them go ??
”” Simi (@SympLySimi) December 14, 2020
#FreeOmahLay #FreeTems This is so unfair
”” Tiwa Savage ?? (@TiwaSavage) December 14, 2020
