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Nigerian Singers React To Tems, Omah Lay’s Arrest In Uganda
Several Nigerian artistes including Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage and Mr. P of the defunct P-Square duo, among others have taken to the social media to condemn the arrest and detention of Stanley Omah Didia, also known as Omah Lay and TemiladeOpeniyi, professionally known as Tems in Uganda shortly after a concert.
The news of their arrest was made known by an Assistant Superintendent of police (ASP) in the country identified as Owoyesigyire on social media on Sunday, December 13,2020.
Davido in a recent tweet condemned the arrest adding that “the singers didn’t bargain for this”. Burna Boy called out the Ugandan police as he pointed out that the show was organised by Ugandans and tickets sold publicly according to the self acclaimed” African Giant”, the artistes shouldn’t have to suffer for it.
For Tiwa Savage, the arrest of Omah Lay and Tems is unfair, while Patoranking in a recent tweet tagged the arrest as senseless. Wizkid simply wants the two artistes brought home immediately.
Meanwhile, Omah Lay has tweeted that he and Tems are still in cuff in Uganda, he tweeted: “I’m in cuffs in Uganda right now with Tems, they are treating me like I killed someone, I didn’t organise a show, I came on stage and saw teeming fans and sang to them”.
“I’ m just a singer trying to entertain why am I being setup in Uganda, why is Uganda not letting @ Nigeria MFA step into this?,they have been trying to secure our release to no avail”.
It was also gathered that Tems has refused to eat anything while in police custody in Uganda, Tems reason for not eating is not known although social media users are alluding to fear of being poisoned.
The duo were whisked away by the Ugandan police on Sunday December 13,2020 for performing in a crowded concert against the rules of the country to help curb the spread of the corona virus pandemic. They are likely to face a seven year jail sentence in Uganda prison for organising an unlawful concert.
According to the Ugandan law, any negligence that will lead to the spread of infectious diseases according to c/s 171 of the penal code Act will serve seven years jail term.
The unauthorised concert was held on Ddungu Resort in Munyonko, Kampala city. The singers have been charged to court and were on Monday December 14 arraigned on charges.
By: Jacob Obinna
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
