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Tyla drops lagos concert from 2026 world tour after xenophobia backlash

By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Tyla drops lagos concert from 2026 world tour after xenophobia backlash

South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the itinerary of her upcoming APop World Tour, days after facing criticism from some Nigerians over renewed reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa.

South African star Tyla has dropped Lagos from her APop World Tour schedule following online criticism linked to xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

However, the planned Lagos show quickly became a topic of debate on social media, where some Nigerians questioned the decision to welcome the singer while reports of fresh xenophobic incidents in South Africa continue to circulate.

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