Singer, Stanley Omah Didia better known as Omah Lay has reportedly been arrested by Katwe police in Uganda following his live performance in the country on Saturday, December 12.
News of his arrest was broken by Ugandan journalist, Canary Mugume.
In a tweet at 4:19 pm, Mugume wrote, “Just in: Nigerian Artist Omah lay has been arrested by Katwe police, together with the manager of the venue where he performed from last night; Dungu Ivan and the Events manager Prim Kasana, all are in custody, @Lukowoyesigyire confirms.”
Also confirming the development, Uganda’s Assistant Superintendent of Police and Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luk Owoyesigyire, made this known in a tweet on Sunday.
He added that manager of the venue where the singer performed, Dungu Ivan and the events manager, Prim Kasana were also in custody, as at press time.
Nigerian Artist Omah lay has been arrested by katwe police , the manager of the venue one Dungu Ivan and the Events manager Prim Kasana are also in custody .
More details to follow— Owoyesigyire (@Lukowoyesigyire) December 13, 2020
On the night of December 12, 2020, Omah Lay had performed at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda. But apparently, the event hadn’t gone as planned.
Though the reason for Omah Lay’s arrest was not stated, it may not be unconnected to violation of COVID-19 social distancing protocol at the concert.
As at Sunday, Uganda recorded 27,532 confirmed coronavirus cases, 9,826 recoveries and 221 deaths.
The Port Harcourt-bred artist has been Nigeria’s revelation of 2020, having released Get Layd EP and What Have We Done EP. He is also favourite to be crowned Next Rated Artiste at the 2020 Headies.
