South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the list of cities on her official world tour schedule, days after calls intensified in Nigeria for a boycott of her planned concert over concerns surrounding xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.
The Grammy-winning singer’s December 22 Lagos date no longer appears among the stops listed on her official tour itinerary, sparking fresh reactions across social media.
The development follows growing criticism from some Nigerians, including public figures and commentators, who had urged the singer to address recurring incidents of xenophobic violence in South Africa before performing in Nigeria.
The calls gained momentum after reports that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and members of her team allegedly encountered visa-related challenges for engagements in South Africa, prompting renewed conversations about the treatment of Nigerians in the country.
Despite the removal of the Lagos date, neither Tyla nor her management team has issued an
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