TYLA REMOVES LAGOS FROM WORLD TOUR SCHEDULE AFTER BOYCOTT CALLS

South African music star Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her A*POP World Tour following calls from some Nigerians to boycott her planned concert in the country.

The singer had earlier announced a Lagos show scheduled for December 22, 2026, as part of the African leg of her first major global headline tour. However, the date has reportedly disappeared from the official tour schedule amid public backlash linked to renewed concerns over alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

The controversy sparked mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians calling for a boycott of the concert while others argued that cultural exchanges and music should not be affected by political and social tensions between countries.

Tyla, who gained international recognition with her hit song “Water” and has become one of Africa’s biggest music exports, had included Lagos alongside other African cities such as Cape Town and Johannesburg on her tour plans.

The development has renewed conversations about the relationship between entertainment, diplomacy, and public sentiment, especially when artists from different African countries engage with audiences across the continent.

Industry observers said the situation highlights the growing influence of social media campaigns on entertainment decisions and the need for artists and organisers to carefully navigate sensitive cultural issues