South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her APOP World Tour, days after her planned December 22 concert in Nigeria triggered boycott calls over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

The revised tour itinerary no longer lists Lagos as a stop, while all other previously announced dates across Europe, North America and South Africa remain unchanged. The tour is still scheduled to conclude with performances in Cape Town.

Backlash Followed Lagos Concert Announcement

Lagos was initially unveiled as the only Nigerian destination on Tyla’s world tour.

However, the announcement was met with criticism from many Nigerians, who argued that South African artistes should not perform in Nigeria while reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa persist.

The calls for a boycott gained momentum across social media, with some users urging the singer to speak out on the issue before staging a concert in the country.

Mixed Reactions Online

While many supported the boycott campaign, others argued that entertainers should not be blamed for political or social issues beyond their control.

The debate divided public opinion, with some insisting that cultural exchanges should continue despite diplomatic tensions, while others maintained that the safety of Nigerians in South Africa should take precedence.

As of the time of filing this report, Tyla and her management have not issued any official statement explaining why the Lagos concert was removed from the tour schedule.