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Nigerians, including several celebrities, have begun a campaign opposing South African singer Tyla’s planned concert in Lagos, citing the continued xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa.

Tyla, a South African artiste, is from a country where several Nigerians have reportedly lost their lives in recurring xenophobic attacks targeting immigrants and other African nationals.

The campaign, tagged ‘South Africa thinks we’re fools’, emerged days after organisers announced that Tyla would stage a concert in Lagos this December.

Many social media users also accused South African authorities of repeatedly denying Nigerian musicians entry into the country.

Joining the online campaign on Wednesday, several celebrities and other Nigerians criticised Tyla for allegedly remaining silent over the attacks despite her influence on social media.

Popular OAP Do2dtun wrote on X, “If you stand for anything or not, good for you but if you go for that Tyla’s show then you are a bastard.

“Burna was issued a warning; threatened to be killed years ago if he ever stepped foot in SA over his stance against AKA’s xenophobic stance. What did you all do about it? Instead you crucified your own. We did absolutely nothing. They didn’t care. He took it like a gee; moved on and still became a global star. You all forgot?

“But my Nigerians will rather blame people that suddenly take a stance on an artiste that come from a country that constantly desecrate on your national identity and treat Africans in the most inhumane way. Nigeria is the republic of docile and complacent people. We only know how to blow grammar.”

Former BBNaija housemate, Pere Egbi, also appealed to the Nigeria Immigration Service to deny Tyla and her team entry visas into the country.

He posted on X, “Nigerian @nigimmigration we are collectively imploring you to intentionally deny Tyla and her team visas as well. They can’t do this to our own and we welcome their own. Madness must match madness.”

Author and commentator Solomon Buchi, in a video shared on Instagram, insisted that the concert should not be allowed to take place.

He said, “Tyla is scheduled to perform in Nigeria this December, and that show must not happen. This is one time that Nigerians have to come together and stand for something.

“Not after the xenophobic attacks that we saw in South Africa and how immigrants and especially Nigerians are treated. Not one word from Tyla and not even performative activism from her. She never spoke about it and all of a sudden, she wants to have a show in Nigeria. That’s very insulting to the intelligence of Nigerians.”

Content creator Sea King also criticised the planned event in an Instagram post.

He stated, “I disagree with anyone supporting Tyla that her show in Nigeria must hold and I support everyone saying we should boycott her concert. The organizers of this event are too useless and can’t read the room.”

Digital creator Izzy Ogbeide, in an Instagram video, blamed President Bola Tinubu for what she described as Tyla’s confidence in planning a performance in Nigeria.

She wrote in Pidgin English, ”Na Tinubu Fail Us, If Not This Thing Wey Nor Talk About The Attacks On Nigeria Nor Go See Mouth Take Say She Dey Come Nigeria.

“Tyla Ogun Kee YourMama, So You Dey Do World Tour To Nigeria Nai You Nor Condemn The Act Of Xenophobic AttackAgainst Nigeria And Other Africa Countries.”

Isa Bako, a Nigerian digital creator and son of the late military governor of Akwa Ibom State, Colonel Yakubu Bako, also reacted by urging Nigerians to confront anyone attending the concert.

Bako said in an Instagram video, “So, Tyla is planning a concert in Nigeria. After the whole xenophobia. Killing Nigerians in South Africa. She never said anything but wants to come to Nigeria to perform and make money off Nigerians. I will advise Nigerians not to say anything. You people should just go to the venue and wait outside there to beat up anyone that attend to concert. Make una beat shege comot for their body, make they learn.”

Another digital creator, D English Alhaji, equally opposed the planned show.

He wrote, “Tyla’s show in Nigeria must not hold. She is not welcome here. She is required to perform in her country, given her refusal to condemn the attack against Nigerians and other Africans in her country. If she believes we are jesting, we invite her to come forward.”

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