‘South Africa thinks we’re fools’ – Nigerian celebrities launch campaign against Tyla’s Lagos show

Nigerians Campaign to Boycott South African Singer Tyla’s Concert Amid Xenophobia Concerns

Nigerians, particularly prominent celebrities, have initiated a campaign against South African singer Tyla’s upcoming concert in Lagos this December. The move comes amid ongoing xenophobic violence in South Africa, which has reportedly resulted in the deaths of several Nigerians.

The campaign, dubbed “South Africa thinks we’re fools,” emerged shortly after the concert announcement. Activists and netizens have expressed outrage over Tyla’s perceived silence regarding these attacks on Nigerian nationals and other African immigrants in South Africa.

Many participants in the social media movement argue that South Africa has restricted entry to Nigerian artists while failing to address the violence against foreigners. Some, including popular media personality Do2dtun, publicly condemned those who plan to attend the concert, stating that doing so is disrespectful given the current context.

Burna Boy, another Nigerian artist, has been vocal in the past about similar issues, raising concerns about threats he received when he criticized the xenophobic attitudes in South Africa.

BBNaija alum Pere Egbi urged the Nigeria Immigration Service to deny Tyla and her team entry into the country. “Madness must match madness,” he wrote on X, underscoring the sentiment shared by many who believe foreign artists must be held accountable for their actions and inactions.

In an Instagram video, content creator Solomon Buchi emphasized the importance of solidarity among Nigerians in light of recent events, insisting that Tyla’s concert should not proceed. He criticized her lack of commentary on the xenophobic incidents, calling it an affront to Nigerians.

Others joining the outcry included Izzy Ogbeide, who attributed Tyla’s decision to plan a concert in Nigeria to perceived shortcomings by the Nigerian government in advocating for its citizens. In a video, she expressed frustration over Tyla’s silence regarding the attacks and questioned the artist’s intentions.

Digital creator Isa Bako took the rhetoric further, suggesting that those who attend the concert should face repercussions. He called for individuals to confront concertgoers, framing the situation as a demand for respect for Nigerian lives.

As public sentiment continues to rise, online conversations reflect deep-seated frustrations over treatment of Nigerians abroad and a growing demand for accountability from international artists touring Nigeria.

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