Grammy-winning South African artist Tyla has removed her scheduled Lagos concert from her upcoming A*POP World Tour following public calls for a boycott from Nigerians linked to recent anti-illegal immigrant demonstrations in South Africa. According to tour schedule updates, the Lagos performance no longer appears on the official itinerary, while neither the singer nor her management has publicly commented on the change.
Tour Schedule Adjustments and African Leg Details
The A*POP World Tour supports Tyla’s second studio album, which was released on July 24. The tour schedule opens in Paris on October 12, according to official itinerary disclosures, before moving across Europe and the United Kingdom. Subsequent dates cover North American cities such as Vancouver, Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, and Las Vegas.
The African leg of the itinerary concludes with performances at the Green Point Track in Cape Town on January 4 and the Expo Centre in Johannesburg on January 9, 2027. This routing follows Tyla’s 2025 We Wanna Party tour across Asia, marking her first headline tour spanning Europe, North America, the UK, and Africa.
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Context Behind the Lagos Concert Removal
The removal of the Lagos stop comes after online campaigns and calls from some Nigerians urging a boycott of the event. These appeals directly referenced recent anti-illegal immigrant demonstrations that occurred in South Africa, creating friction around the scheduled West African performance.
Despite the adjustment to the live dates, representatives for the singer have not issued a formal statement regarding the removal of the Lagos show. Ticketing platforms and official scheduling pages have updated their listings to reflect the revised 34-date lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Tyla’s Lagos concert removed?
According to regional reports, the concert was removed following public calls for a boycott by some Nigerians over recent anti-illegal immigrant demonstrations in South Africa.
Has Tyla or her management released a statement?
No, neither Tyla nor her management team has publicly commented on the removal of the Lagos tour stop.
When does the A*POP World Tour begin?
The tour is scheduled to kick off in Paris on October 12 before moving through Europe, the UK, and North America.
Where does the African leg of the tour conclude?
The African leg finishes with performances at the Green Point Track in Cape Town on January 4, 2027, and the Expo Centre in Johannesburg on January 9, 2027.
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