Omah Lay Recalls 48 Hours Behind Bars In Uganda

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Renowned Nigerian artist, Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has opened up about his harrowing experience during his imprisonment in Uganda……CONTINUE READING

Recalling the incident where he and fellow artist Tems were arrested and detained for violating COVID-19 social distancing regulations after performing at a concert in Uganda, Omah Lay shared insights during an interview with The Beat FM, London, United Kingdom.

Despite the challenges faced in Ugandan prison, Omah Lay described the ordeal as an “amazing time” that, in retrospect, contributed to his growth as an artist.

He expressed gratitude for the positive outcomes, stating, “It had to happen. It gave me the relationship I have with Tems and her manager, Muyiwa [Awoniyi] today. He [Muyiwa] was in the same cell with me.”

Omah Lay explained that they were in Uganda for a show during the pandemic with proper paperwork to perform, but they were unexpectedly arrested after the performance, leading to a two-day detention.

Reflecting on the experience, he described it as “just a very horrible experience” and expressed his desire for no one else to go through a similar situation. Omah Lay revealed that there were plans to cut his hair, and he was made to wear a prison uniform. However, a fortunate turn of events occurred as the person in charge of the prison turned out to be a fan of his music. This fan ensured they had a comfortable spot in jail and took care of them.

Omah Lay’s candid recollection sheds light on the challenges he faced during that period, underscoring the transformative impact it had on his personal and professional relationships in the music industry.