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Nigerians divided over calls to boycott South Africa Tyla’s Lagos concert

Nigerians on social media have expressed divided opinions over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed outra

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 5 views Updated Aug 28, 2026
Nigerians on social media have expressed divided opinions over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed outrage over alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The backlash followed the announcement of Tyla’s APOP World Tour, which includes a Lagos performance on December 22 before concluding with concerts in Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9.

Of alleged xenophobic attacks and the death of Nigerian national Chika Ibe in Cape Town, an incident that has continued to generate reactions across social media. Samuel Omotere is an experienced journalist covering human interest stories, pop culture, and digital trends.

He combines his background as a language graduate with a focus on sustainable digital storytelling.

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Nigerians on social media have expressed divided opinions over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed outra Nigerians on social media have expressed divided opinions over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed outrage over alleged...

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  • Nigerians on social media have expressed divided opinions over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed outra Nigerians on social media have expressed divided opinions over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed outrage over alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.
  • The backlash followed the announcement of Tyla’s APOP World Tour, which includes a Lagos performance on December 22 before concluding with concerts in Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9.Of alleged xenophobic attacks and the death of Nigerian national Chika Ibe in Cape Town, an incident that has continued to generate reactions across social media.
  • Samuel Omotere is an experienced journalist covering human interest stories, pop culture, and digital trends.He combines his background as a language graduate with a focus on sustainable digital storytelling.
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Nigerians on social media have expressed divided opinions over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed outra Nigerians on social media have expressed divided opinions over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed outrage over alleged...

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