The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians not to direct their anger over alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa at Grammy-winning singer Tyla, insisting that political leaders, not artistes, should be held accountable.
Sowore stated this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday.
The remark comes amid growing calls on social media to boycott Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos State over renewed attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
PUNCH Online had reported that the South African singer announced her APOP World Tour, with a Lagos concert scheduled for December 22, triggering mixed reactions from Nigerians online.
While some users called for a boycott in protest against alleged xenophobic attacks, others argued that musicians should not be blamed for political or social problems.
Reacting to the controversy, Sowore said Nigerians should channel their frustration towards
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