Nigerian singer Tems has released a statement after her release and return to Nigeria following her arrest in Uganda.
Singer Tems releases statement on her arrest in Uganda The singer says she wouldn't have visited Uganda if she knew about the covid-19 guidelines instituted by the country. Nigerian singer Tems speaks on her arrest in Uganda [Instagram/TemsBaby] Tems and fellow Nigerian singer Omah Lay were arrested on Sunday, December 13, 2020, for performing at an 'unauthorised concert' and disobeying COVID-19 protocols. The music star took to her Instagram page on Friday, December 18, where she expressed regret over the turn of events. Tems was arrested alongside Omah Lay in Uganda [Instagram/TemsBaby] "I'm truly saddened that attendees could have possibly been exposed to covid-19. I would never have participated I had even the slightest knowledge that the event would not meet standard operating procedure and put Uganda citizens at risk," she wrote. She went on to thank the Nigerian and Ugandan governments for the roles they played in resolving the issue. Tems also tha...