By Adesoba Toluwalope
Nigerian artist, Omah Lay, has narrated his experience while in Uganda Prison after he was arrested and locked for violating COVID-19 protocol.
Recall that the singer was arrested alongside his manager, Awoniyi, and another artist, Tems, while performing at a concert in Uganda.
However, Omah Lay and others regained their freedom after an outcry of the people of Nigeria, which led to the effectiveness of the Nigerian Government.
According to Police report, Omah Lay and Tems regained their freedom following a ruling by Chief Magistrate of Makindye, Okumu Jude Muwone.
The artist, when narrating his experience in Uganda on Twitter on Thursday, December 17, 2020, had describe these few days as the toughest of his days, that he doesn’t wish this on anyone.
He claimed he was treated like “a common thief” in Uganda.
He stated in that the show promoters had confirmed that it was okay for them to leave their country to perform.
In his statement, he said, ”The past few days have been some of the toughest of my life and I wouldn’t wish them on anyone.
“Out in a new country with some beautiful people, and then from nowhere I’m being treated like a common thief.
“Firstly, I want to thank all the amazing fans that came out to see me in Uganda, the smiles on your happy faces that evening would be one of my happiest memories.
“Also I wanna clarify that putting you in harms way was never my intention! Before we came out to Uganda, the show promoters confirmed and proved to us they’d secured all the clearances including the Covid 19 compliance.
“At that point, my priority became to make myself available to be taken to the venue and entertain, which I did in the full protection of the Ugandan police.
”Secondly, to my mom, my family, my team, my fans, friends that I caused sleepless nights waiting and praying for me, I apologize for putting you through all that and I can’t stop thanking you enough. I almost lost my mind but your prayers and messages kept me going.
”Finally, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone for your efforts, prayers, messages, tweets. You all went hard.
“Big shout out to my fellow musicians, fans, my family, my friends, my Label, The Nigerian Mission in Uganda, The Presidency, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Madam Abike. Thank you all so much!
”I have put this behind me and back to what I know how to do best. One Africa. Omah is home.”
