Tyla's Lagos Concert Sparks Division Among Nigerians Over Xenophobia

The announcement of South African singer Tyla's APOP World Tour, which includes a performance in Lagos, has sparked a heated debate among Nigerians on social media. Many have expressed outrage over the planned concert, citing the alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The tour schedule, which was unveiled on Monday, includes performances across Europe, North America, Nigeria, and South Africa, with the Lagos show set for December 22. However, the news of the concert has been met with resistance from some Nigerians, who are calling for a boycott of the event. X user, #Miz_Fey, wrote, 'Any Nigerian who attends Tyla's concert in Lagos is just as useless as the government btw.' Another user, #FtoniaUc, said, 'I don't care what y'all say, with what went down and what is going down in South Africa against Nigerians, no South African artists should be hosting a concert or show in Nigeria. It's the audacity for me!!' The same user added, 'Any Nigerian buying that ticket and even the organiser should be ashamed.' #BighomieRay also urged Nigerians to reject the concert, citing the recent killing of a Nigerian by South African police. 'If this concert hold successfully in Nigeria, then Nigerians are bunch of idiots. Go and see what SA police are doing to Nigerians. They recently killed a Nigerian. None of them have spoken against it,' the user wrote. On the other hand, some Nigerians have argued that the concert should not be boycotted, with #Emmanuel1135482 saying, 'Nigerians get love still get hate at the same time. Na the love for Tyla no be for South Africans.' The debate comes amid renewed concerns over the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa, following reports of alleged xenophobic attacks and the death of Nigerian national Chika Ibe in Cape Town. The incident has generated reactions across social media, with many calling for action to be taken against the perpetrators. As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen whether the concert will go ahead as planned or if the boycott calls will gain momentum.