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Burna Boy, other celebrities call for the release of Omah Lay and Tems as they’re remanded in prison in Uganda

Burna Boy and other Nigerian celebrities have called for the immediate release of Omah Lay and Tems who are currently remanded in prison for violating COVID-19 safety rules in Uganda.

Call for the release of Omah Lay

Recall the duo were arrested on Sunday, December 13, alongside their managers for holding an illegal concert at Ddungu resort in Munyonyo where they gathered big crowds despite President Yoweri Museveni’s directives on the prevention of the spread of Covid-19.

Today, Omah Lay and Tems were arraigned before the Makindye Division court in Kampala and remanded in different prisons till Wednesday, December 16 for their court hearing.

Nigerian celebrities including Burna Boy, Runtown, Rema, Peter Okoye, DJ Spinall, Tacha, Teni, Do2tun, Fireboy DML, Mr. Macaroni, Laycon, and others have taken to their respective social media pages to call for the immediate release of both Omah Lay and Tems.

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