According to a broadcast update from Daily Post Nigeria, South African Grammy-winning artist Tyla has officially removed Lagos from the scheduled stops on her APOP World Tour. The decision follows widespread calls from Nigerian music lovers and public figures demanding a boycott of her concert.
The tension stems from public dissatisfaction surrounding recent diplomatic and social friction between Nigeria and South Africa, prompting tour organizers to adjust the itinerary.
Legit.ng reported on the schedule change, quoting official sources as noting that “Tyla drops Lagos from world tour” following public pushback. Media platform GistReel also monitored the controversy, highlighting commentary where critics questioned the host venue choices by asking, “Why boycott Tyla when you’re still using MTN and DSTV?”
Echotitbits take:
The removal of Lagos from Tyla’s tour schedule illustrates how geopolitical and social tensions across the African continent can spill into cultural and live entertainment sectors. Promoters and global management teams will need to navigate international relations carefully when planning cross-border African tours.
Source: Daily Post Nigeria — https://dailypost.ng/entertainment/xenophobia-tyla-removes-lagos-from-apop-world-tour/, July 31, 2026
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