Tyla’s Lagos Concert Sparks Boycott Calls, Rekindles Nigeria-South Africa TensionsThe announcement that South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla will perform in Lagos on December 22 as part of her APOP World Tour has triggered widespread debate in Nigeria, with some citizens calling for a boycott amid lingering diplomatic and xenophobic concerns. Critics argue that the concert comes at a sensitive time, pointing to recurring reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa. Media personality Do2dtun described the planned show as “ill-timed,” insisting that hosting the event now sends the wrong message in light of unresolved tensions between the two countries. Others, however, believe entertainment should not be dragged into political disputes. With the December 22 concert drawing closer, the debate continues to underscore the delicate relationship between culture, entertainment, and diplomacy, while reflecting the broader complexities of Nigeria-South Africa relations