Nigeria date removed from South African pop star Tyla's world tour after boycott petition
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
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"No-one should hold a talented musician like Tyla vicariously liable for the crimes of xenophobia."
— Omoyele Sowore , Activist
Key People
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister of South Africa.
Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate.
Comedian and former host of The Daily Show.
Tyla is a South African artist known for her music and anthems.
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Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
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