Overview
- The Lagos date for Tyla's 34-city A*POP world tour, originally scheduled for December 22, 2026, was removed from official tour and ticketing listings on Friday, July 31, 2026.
- Tyla, her management and the tour promoters have not issued a public explanation and ticketing pages give no confirmation that the show is cancelled or will be rescheduled.
- The removal followed days of social media boycott calls in Nigeria over renewed anti-immigrant attacks in South Africa and the July 23 death of Nigerian national Chika Ibeh, which South Africa’s Independent Police Investigative Directorate is investigating.
- Public reaction in Nigeria was divided, with some influencers and activists urging a boycott and others, including Omoyele Sowore, arguing entertainers should not be held responsible for government or police actions.
- The change risks affecting Lagos's year-end concert season, could deepen diplomatic tensions between Abuja and Pretoria, and makes official statements from Tyla, Live Nation or Nigerian authorities and ticketing updates items to watch next.