The singers were arrested on Sunday, December 13, and charged with doing “acts that are likely to cause the spread of infectious disease, Covid-19” following the illegal concert at Ddungu resort in Munyonyo with large crowds while the country is on lockdown.

They were arraigned before the Makindye division court on Monday, December 14 and remanded in different prisons till Wednesday, December 16.

Following the outcry from Nigerians and some diplomatic moves made by the Nigerian government, the charges against them have now been dropped

The fast-rising stars were on Sunday, December 13, arrested together with their managers for holding an illegal concert at Ddungu resort in Munyonyo where they gathered big crowds, contrary to President Museveni’s directives on the prevention of the spread of Covid-19.

It was gathered that the organizers of the event disguised the show as a lunch and dinner event but it turned out to be a concert with a large crowd in attendance.

Omah Lay, Tems, and the others were arrested and charged with doing “acts that are likely to cause the spread of infectious disease, Covid-19,” according to him Assistant Superintendent of Police and Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luk Owoyesigyire, Kampala Metropolitan Police.

Deputy Police Spokesperson in Kampala Metropolitan, Lukowoyesigyire had made the announcement of the arrest in tweets he shared. He also disclosed that Omah Lay was arrested alongside another Nigerian singer, Tems.

Omah Lay confirmed his arrest in a tweet he shared shortly after. He revealed that it is linked to the show he performed in.

He tweeted “Yes I’m with the Ugandan police… something about the show from last night. Everything would be fine… Omah. Oluwa na him comfort me”