'South Africa Thinks We're Fools' - Nigerian Celebrities Launch Campaign Against Tyla's Lagos Show
Nigerians are split over the concert, with supporters saying music should bridge nations and critics linking Tyla to anger over xenophobic attacks.
- Grammy-Winning singer Tyla announced a Lagos concert for December 22, 2026, sparking heated debate among Nigerians, with many calling for a boycott linked to alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.
- Public anger intensified following the death of Nigerian national Chika Ibeh during a South African Police Service operation in Cape Town, prompting an investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.
- Supporters argue that music bridges African nations, noting collaborations between Nigerian artistes like Wizkid and South African musicians. They contend musicians should not bear responsibility for government actions regarding xenophobia.
- Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore rejected the boycott calls, stating that responsibility for addressing xenophobia rests with political leaders. As of Wednesday, the concert remains scheduled.
- The tour spans 29 cities, beginning in Paris on October 12 before moving through North America, with Lagos as its only Nigerian stop. This controversy reflects broader tensions between cultural exchange and diplomatic concerns.
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'South Africa thinks we're fools' - Nigerian celebrities launch campaign against Tyla's Lagos show
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Calls to boycott Tyla’s Lagos concert divide Nigerians amid xenophobia concerns
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Nigerian Artistes Rally Against Tyla Lagos Concert Over Xenophobia
Nigerian artistes are increasingly joining calls for South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla to reconsider her planned performance in Lagos, as anger over alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa spills into the entertainment industry. The backlash follows the announcement of Tyla’s APOP World Tour, which is scheduled to bring the South African star to Lagos on December 22, 2026. While the concert has generated excitement am…
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