“I was treated like a common thief” – Omah Lay bares it all on Uganda ordeal

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Omah Lay has narrated his experience in Uganda, where he was arrested and detained for flouting COVID-19 rules.

He took to Twitter to share the bitter experience.

Recall that Omah Lay and his fellow musician Tems landed in Nigeria on Thursday.

The duo had been arrested and detained for violating COVID-19 protocols by performing before a packed audience at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda.

They were detained alongside manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi.

Omah Lay narrated that he was treated like a “common thief”.

He wrote:

“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.

First off 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 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….At that point, my sole obligation became to make myself available to be taken to the venue and entertain, which I did in the full glance and 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;…on the other hand I can’t thank you enough, I damned near lost my mind but your prayers and messages kept me going! Thank you so much!

Finally, big THANK YOU to everyone for your efforts, prayers, messages, tweets (Damn! Y’all went hard!).Big shout out to the musicians, the celebrities, fans (Again and again🙏🏾), 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! 🤘🏾 Love,Omah 💜”.