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Tyla’s Lagos Concert Allegedly Cancelled Amid Backlash From Nigerian Fans
Reports that South African pop star Tyla has cancelled her scheduled Lagos concert on 22 December 2026 have triggered renewed debate across Africa’s entertainment industry, although neither the singer nor her management has publicly confirmed the cancellation.
READ ALSO: Tyla Confirms A*POP World Tour with Stops in Joburg, Cape Town, Lagos and More The discussion has since spread beyond Nigeria and South Africa, drawing attention across the continent, including in Ghana, where fans have been closely following developments involving two of Africa’s most influential music markets.
The reports emerged after some Nigerians criticised the artiste following recent xenophobic tensions involving Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa, with critics arguing that African performers benefit from Nigeria’s large music market while concerns remain about the treatment of Nigerian artistes in South Africa.
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