The Nigerian producer, Rexxie’s fan base has expressed concerns and apprehensions recently in response to reports of his arrest by Ugandan immigration officers. On Monday, March 11, 2024, the artist himself revealed the upsetting discovery by posting a sincere request for help on his Instagram page. Rexxie revealed his sad circumstances in his upsetting post, saying, “I’ve been arrested at the Ugandan Immigration, please I need help.”
Rexxie lament his extreme sense of injustice, saying, “This is so unfair!,” in spite of the fact that neither the charges nor the circumstances surrounding his arrest were clear. Support, support, support! #UgandaFreeRexxie.” His message was so mysterious that it only made his devoted fans and followers more curious and worried.
Rexxie’s Instagram post received a barrage of questions and support in the comments section following his distress call. Concerned supporters demanded an explanation of the circumstances, with one fan asking, “Is this the same Rexxie? What is the problem? One person asked, “What can be done?,” echoing similar thoughts. Another person asked, “What’s going on? How is things right now?” The sense of unease that surrounded Rexxie’s situation led many to call for additional clarification regarding the exchange between the renowned producer and the Ugandan immigration authorities.
It’s interesting to note that Rexxie’s unfortunate experience transpired just a few days after he happily announced on Instagram that he and his girlfriend, Innocent Chisom, were engaged after a romantic trip to Kenya. But the happy news of his recent engagement was quickly eclipsed by the upsetting development.
Memories of past events—like the widely reported 2020 arrests of singers Tems and Omah Lay for allegedly breaching COVID-19 restrictions by playing an unapproved concert—serve as a sobering reminder of the potential hazards that artists traversing international borders may encounter. Though they were detained for a short while and went through court cases, Tems and Omah Lay were eventually freed from custody, though not before going through a rough and turbulent experience.
Rexxie’s arrest serves as a powerful reminder of the inherent challenges and risks associated with traveling abroad and expressing oneself artistically in a world that is becoming more interconnected due to these recurrent incidents. His devoted followers are waiting impatiently for more information about his condition, and the story is still developing so fingers crossed!
