South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos, Nigeria, from the itinerary of her highly anticipated ‘A*POP’ World Tour. This decision comes just days after her planned December 22 concert in Nigeria triggered widespread calls for a boycott over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.
A check on Tyla’s official tour website on Friday confirmed the removal of the Lagos stop, which was previously listed as the only Nigerian date. The updated schedule maintains all other announced dates across Europe, North America, and South Africa.
The initial announcement of the Lagos concert sparked heated reactions on social media, with some Nigerians advocating for a boycott to protest the alleged xenophobic attacks. Others argued that musicians should not be held responsible for broader political or social issues. The controversy intensified on Thursday when activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, threatened to mobilize his ‘Ratel Movement’ to disrupt the concert if it proceeded. This development follows renewed concerns over the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa, including reports of alleged xenophobic incidents and the death of Nigerian nationals.
Key Players Involved
- Tyla: Grammy-winning South African artist, whose world tour schedule has been affected.
- Nigerian Activists/Social Media Users: Initiated boycott calls over xenophobia concerns.
- Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan): Activist who threatened to mobilize against the concert.
Event Timeline
- July 27, 2026: Tyla’s ‘A*POP’ World Tour, including a Lagos stop, is initially unveiled.
- July 31, 2026: Lagos stop officially removed from Tyla’s tour schedule.
- Recent Days: Boycott calls intensify on social media due to xenophobia concerns.
