Frustration is growing in Nigeria over recent anti-migrant protests and violent attacks in South Africa, with many citizens now calling for the cancellation of South African singer Tyla’s upcoming concert in Lagos.
The outrage follows reports of violence targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa. Videos and images from the incidents have circulated widely online, sparking anger across Nigerian social media.
As a result, some Nigerians are urging event organizers to pull the plug on Tyla’s scheduled performance in Lagos. The argument is that hosting a South African artist at this time sends the wrong message while fellow Africans are being attacked abroad.Social media has become the main platform for the campaign.
Hashtags demanding a boycott have been trending, with users linking the concert to broader concerns about xenophobia and the safety of Nigerians in South Africa.Event promoters have not released an official statement yet. The debate continues to gain traction as the concert date approaches, with many calling for solidarity and for public figures to speak out against the violence.
