Nigerian singer, Tems has refused to eat anything while still in custody of the Ugandan police. She has reportedly maintained she will remain without food until she is released. 

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.

The artistes were on Monday charged to court on the basis of “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,” Mr Rebel” singer is heard telling a woman in a video that emerged online.

Omah Lay and Tems were arrested on Sunday after they performed at an event the previous night at the Ddungu Resort inside Munyonyo, Kampala City.