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Nigerians on social media are divided over calls to boycott Tyla’s scheduled Lagos concert following renewed outrage over alleged xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The backlash began after the Grammy-winning South African singer announced her A*POP World Tour, which includes a performance in Lagos on December 22, 2026, prompting some users to argue that no South African artiste should perform in Nigeria while reports of attacks on Nigerians continue.
Supporters of the boycott said attending the concert would send the wrong message at a time when Nigerians are demanding justice for victims of xenophobic violence. Some critics also faulted Tyla for not publicly speaking against the alleged attacks. However, others rejected the campaign, insisting that music should not be mixed with political disputes and that blaming an individual artiste for the actions of others is unfair. They argued that Nigerians can enjoy Tyla’s music without endorsing xenophobia.
The debate comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa over recent reports of attacks on Nigerians, including the death of a Nigerian national in Cape Town. While opinions remain sharply divided online, neither Tyla nor her management has publicly responded to the boycott calls, and the Lagos concert remains on schedule.
