Nigerian celebrities and social media users launch a campaign calling for Tyla, a South African singer, to be barred from performing in Nigeria and for her Lagos concert to be boycotted. The campaign follows reports of ongoing xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, including Nigerians, where multiple Nigerians are said to have been killed. Sources say the backlash begins shortly after Tyla’s December concert in Lagos is announced.
Participants in the campaign accuse Tyla of failing to publicly address or condemn the attacks on her platforms. Some posts also allege that South Africa has denied entry to Nigerian artistes, extending criticism beyond the concert itself.
Several social media users call on Nigeria’s immigration authorities to deny visas to Tyla and her team, while others argue that Nigerians should not attend the event. At least one contributor urges people to confront or physically assault attendees outside the venue. The articles describe broad online support for the boycott, alongside calls for collective action in response to the regional attacks.
