Boycott Tyla’s Lagos concert campaigns continue spreading across social media as Nigerians express anger over recent xenophobic violence in South Africa today. The backlash followed reports surrounding xenophobic attacks, including the death of Nigerian citizen Chika Ibe during a Cape Town police operation.
Many Nigerians criticized Tyla for remaining publicly silent despite growing outrage over attacks targeting foreign nationals, especially fellow Africans living there. The Grammy-winning singer recently announced her A*POP World Tour, with a Lagos concert scheduled for December 22 attracting widespread public attention.
Boycott Tyla’s Lagos concert hashtags gained momentum as online petitions urged authorities to reconsider her planned performance until tensions significantly reduce. Supporters of the campaign argued influential celebrities should condemn violence publicly when innocent lives become endangered through xenophobic attacks and discrimination.
Others defended Tyla, insisting she should not bear responsibility for government actions, police operations, or crimes committed by private individuals anywhere. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore rejected boycott calls, urging Nigerians to direct frustrations toward political leaders instead of entertainment figures and artists.
The controversy highlights longstanding tensions between Nigeria and South Africa, where recurring xenophobic incidents have repeatedly strained diplomatic and public relationships. Tyla has not publicly addressed the latest criticism, while debate surrounding her Lagos concert continues across Nigerian social media platforms daily.
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