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Tems alongside fellow Nigerian singer Omah Lay have been in police custody in Uganda since Sunday, December 13, 2020, after they were arrested for performing at an 'unauthorised concert' and disobeying COVID-19 protocols. acts that are likely to cause the spread of infectious disease Covid-19”. While they remain in custody, Tems has decided to stay away from food for reasons unknown although many on social media are saying she is scared of being poisoned. “ I don’t want to eat unless you strap me to a chair and force food down my throat,” the ‘Try Me’ singer is heard telling a woman in a video that emerged online.
2020 has been a year unlike anything else we've ever experienced. The past 12 months have pushed us all to the brink, changing the role music plays in our lives in the process. It's not exactly been a pleasant experience - we can say that with some certainty - but this year has also driven home a number of important factors. Each of us, from freelance writers straight through to the Editor In Chief, are enormously grateful to have a platform with which to express ourselves, and also to support, showcase, and amplify the voices that stand out from the crowd. It's been a hugely challenging year both for musicians and for the publications that write about them - our continuing role isn't something we take for granted.