Tyla's Nigeria Tour Date Disappears Amid Online Backlash, No Official Reason Confirmed
Fans later noticed that the Lagos date was no longer appearing on Tyla's official tour schedule, prompting speculation that the concert had been cancelled.
Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla's scheduled performance in Lagos, Nigeria, has reportedly been removed from her A*POP World Tour itinerary after online backlash, although neither the artist nor her management has confirmed the reason for the change.
Tyla initially announced a Lagos concert for 22 December 2026 as part of her global tour, which includes dates across Europe, North America and Africa. The Lagos stop formed part of the original tour announcement.
Tyla's Lagos Tour Date Removed Following Online Backlash
Following the tour announcement, some social media users in Nigeria criticised the planned concert, with calls for a boycott linked to ongoing concerns over xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa.
Fans later noticed that the Lagos date was no longer appearing on Tyla's official tour schedule, prompting speculation that the concert had been cancelled.
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Reports circulating online have claimed the decision followed a wave of hostile messages and alleged death threats directed at the singer amid tensions surrounding anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa.
However, Tyla and her management have not publicly confirmed that alleged threats were the reason the Lagos performance was removed, and no official explanation has been provided.
A*POP World Tour Continues Despite Lagos Uncertainty
While uncertainty remains over the Lagos concert, Tyla's A*POP World Tour is expected to continue with scheduled performances in Europe, North America and South Africa. The tour was originally announced with stops including Lagos, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
At the time of publication, there has been no official announcement confirming whether the Lagos performance has been permanently cancelled or could be rescheduled at a later stage.
Fans are awaiting clarification from the singer or her representatives regarding the status of the Nigerian show.
Tyla Yet To Address Lagos Concert Speculation
Neither Tyla nor her management team has issued a statement responding to the speculation surrounding the Lagos concert.
Until an official update is provided, the reason behind the apparent removal of the Nigerian date remains unconfirmed.
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