Tyla Drops Lagos From World Tour Amid Boycott Threats Over Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa
South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos, Nigeria, from her world tour schedule following threats of a boycott linked to xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The decision follows intense social media pressure and warnings from activists.
Why it matters
The incident highlights how geopolitical tensions and social movements can directly impact the international entertainment industry and cultural exchange.
A check by SaharaReporters on Friday showed that the Lagos concert, previously scheduled for December 22, had disappeared from the tour itinerary published on Tyla's official website.
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 widespread calls for a boycott over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa.
The updated schedule retains performances across Europe, North America and South Africa but no longer includes Nigeria.
It was earlier reported that Tyla announced her APOP World Tour earlier this week, with Lagos listed as the only Nigerian stop before performances in Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9.
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