South African Grammy-winning artist Tyla has reportedly removed her scheduled Lagos concert from her ‘A*POP World Tour’ schedule, a decision that comes amidst significant backlash and boycott calls from Nigerian content creators. Nigerian content creator Solomon Buchi notably called for a boycott of Tyla’s Nigeria concert, criticizing her for not publicly speaking about xenophobic attacks that have occurred in South Africa over the years. Buchi also referenced past boycotts faced by South African artists in Zimbabwe following xenophobia-linked tensions. The Lagos performance was slated as part of the tour supporting her second album, ‘A*POP’. This development highlights the complex intersection of entertainment, social activism, and international relations within the African continent, even as Tyla continues to achieve global recognition, including being featured on Barack Obama’s summer 2026 tracklist with her hit ‘She Did It Again’.
Key Players Involved
- Tyla: South African Grammy-winning musician whose Lagos concert was cancelled.
- Solomon Buchi: Nigerian content creator who publicly called for a boycott of Tyla’s concert.
- Nigerian Social Media Users: Actively engaged in discussions and calls for the boycott.
Event Timeline
- July 31, 2026: Solomon Buchi’s call for a boycott of Tyla’s Nigeria concert gains traction.
- Recently (within 1 day ago): Tyla’s Lagos concert is silently removed from her ‘A*POP World Tour’ schedule.
