- Ugandan musician Bebe Cool addressed the 2020 incident involving the arrest of Nigerian artists Tems and Omah Lay in Kampala.
- The artists were detained for performing during Uganda’s strict COVID-19 lockdown.
- Bebe Cool denied any involvement in the orchestration of their arrest.
Ugandan musician Bebe Cool has spoken out about the contentious 2020 incident in which Nigerian artists Tems and Omah Lay were arrested after performing at a concert in Kampala amid the country’s strict COVID-19 lockdown.
In a recent interview, Bebe Cool denied any involvement in orchestrating their detention and shared his account of the events.
He explained that during the pandemic, Ugandan performers were barred from holding shows due to government restrictions, leaving many struggling financially.
A promoter, however, was granted permission to organize an event on the condition that no more than 200 people attend. Reports indicate that the concert ended up drawing over 2,000 attendees, breaching the established limits.
Bebe Cool noted that his earlier tweet criticizing the government for allowing foreign artists to perform while local musicians remained banned fueled speculation that he had a role in the arrests.
He clarified that although he publicly questioned the fairness of the situation, he had no part in having the Nigerian artists detained.
Bebe Cool also recounted receiving a call from Nigerian star Davido on the night of the arrests. Davido expressed concern and suspected that Bebe Cool might have been involved.
The Ugandan singer reassured Davido, promising to assist in securing the artists’ release and denying any involvement in their detention. He revealed that he quietly liaised with officials and completed the necessary paperwork to ensure Tems and Omah Lay were released the following morning.
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See some comments below;
@lucieamaniyo:”Bebe Cool’s response doesn’t make any sense.”
@mazichiko:”See how Davido looking out for his family. Wonder why he gets so much hate, when bro keeps doing good.”
@rifah4695:”He is lying I remember he made a post saying he had reliable sources that there would be a concert in Uganda by Nigerian artists and he would make sure he will fail that event 🙄.”
@chantaaaalletio:”You created the problem then tried to solve it and come out on top as the hero 😀😃.”
@drkakanga:”Bebe cool is a Ugandan government stooge who has benefited from tax payers money to snitch on other artists in Uganda. Good thing Tems and Omah Lay are way bigger than him now….”
@sir_e_tumu:”Davido must help out in one way or d other dem most mention davido name I love davido Mehn very correct guy❤️.”
@agumemark:”My Rasta , was crucified for no reason . And his fight was valid . But locals would rather fight their own than appreciate them unless they are gone . That’s an African kind of thing – They prefer to love and cherish a distant Foreigner.”
