Nigerian musicians have good and bad days, especially in this complex music industry, with everyone struggling for dominance. When we talk of good days, we mean getting music streams, breaking music records, bagging nominations and winning awards.

However, when we say bad days, we mean court cases, canceled concerts or shows, baby mama drama and other controversial issues. But one which raises concern is that of arrest and detention. As famous as most Nigerian musicians are, they sometimes run into trouble with the law, leading to arrest and detention in police custody or a jail term.

In this piece, Melanin News takes a deep dive into some popular Nigerian musicians who have found themselves in law trouble or crime leading to their arrest and detention in police custody, whether in Nigeria or outside the country.

1. Burna Boy
2. Tems
3. Omah Lay
4. D’Banj
5. Portable
6. Seun Kuti
7. Naira Marley

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