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Calls to boycott Tyla’s Lagos concert divide Nigerians amid xenophobia concerns

Calls to boycott Tyla’s Lagos concert divide Nigerians amid xenophobia concerns

By GhanaSummary NewsroomNigeria

Nigerians on social media have expressed divided opinions over calls to boycott the Grammy award-winning South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, with many linking the event to renewed outrage over xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

Backlash While the tour announcement generated excitement among fans, the inclusion of Lagos quickly sparked a heated debate on X, with some Nigerians arguing that it is inappropriate for a South African artist to stage a concert in the country amid recurring reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa.” Several social media users echoed similar sentiments, noting that Nigerian and South African artistes have built strong creative relationships over the years.

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