South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her APOP World Tour, days after her planned December 22 concert in Nigeria sparked boycott calls over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, according to reports.
The updated tour schedule no longer includes the Lagos stop, while all previously announced dates across Europe, North America and South Africa remain unchanged.
Many Nigerians had urged a boycott of the concert, arguing that South African artistes should not perform in Nigeria while reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians continue. Tyla and her management have yet to publicly explain the removal.
Key Points:
The removal signals the impact of public pressure and boycott campaigns on artist decisions.
Nigerian frustration over xenophobic attacks has effectively blocked a major international performance.
Tyla’s silence on the issue may deepen criticism from Nigerian fans.
The incident could affect future South African artist tours in Nigeria.
The development may escalate cultural tensions between both countries.
Tyla’s decision may set a precedent and could influence how other international artists navigate political sensitivities around their tours.
