On Sunday, December 13, 2020, news broke on social media that KeyQaad and Warner Music artist, Omah Lay had been arrested in Kampala Uganda. The news 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."

He had allegedly confirmed the news from Luk Owoyesigyire, Assistant Superintendent of Police and Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan Police.

In the same vein, Nigerian singer, Tems was also detained by the same police department.

On the night of December 12, 2020, Omah Lay and Tems had performed at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda.

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 Artist at the 2020 Headies. Tems, who was also nominated in the same category released her EP, For Broken Ears earlier in the year.

https://twitter.com/Omah_Lay/status/1338216319825678350?s=20

Not much is known about the crux of the arrest at this time. Pulse Nigeria will provide updates as they unfold.

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