South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has removed Lagos from the schedule of her A*POP World Tour amid calls by some Nigerians to boycott the concert over xenophobia concerns.

A review of the Grammy-winning singer’s official tour schedule on Friday showed that the Lagos concert, initially scheduled for December 22, was no longer listed.

The updated schedule retained her planned performances across Europe, North America and South Africa, but Nigeria was omitted from the destinations.

Her African tour dates now include Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9.

Tyla had announced Lagos as the only Nigerian city on the tour on Monday, generating mixed reactions among Nigerians on social media.

Some Nigerians demanded the cancellation of the concert, arguing that South African entertainers should not be welcomed in Nigeria while Nigerians continue to face reported xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Others opposed the boycott, saying musicians should not be blamed for the actions of governments or individuals.

Media personality Do2dtun questioned the identity of the concert promoter and called on the Nigeria Immigration Service to deny Tyla and members of her team visas.

“Who is the promoter for the Tyla show? Nigerian Immigration, 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,” he wrote on X.

Author and relationship adviser Solomon Buchi also opposed the concert, criticising Tyla for not publicly condemning the reported attacks.

“Tyla is scheduled to perform in Nigeria this December, and that show must not take place. This is one time Nigerians have to come together and stand for something,” he wrote.

Content creator Buchi Laba also described the planned concert as insensitive, saying South African entertainers should not perform in Nigeria while tensions over xenophobia remained high.

However, human rights activist and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, rejected attempts to hold Tyla responsible for the reported attacks.

Sowore argued that Nigerians should direct their anger at political leaders in both countries instead of targeting the singer.

“No one should hold a talented musician like Tyla liable for the crimes of xenophobia. Artistes are not responsible for the failures of politicians except where there is ample evidence they are enablers. Tyla’s Lagos concert must go on,” he wrote.

The disagreement revived conversations about the recurring tension between Nigeria and South Africa over the treatment of African migrants.

Relations between citizens of both countries have faced strain over previous xenophobic incidents, with Nigerians repeatedly expressing concern about attacks on their compatriots and businesses in South Africa.

As of the time of filing this report, Tyla and her management had not publicly explained why Lagos was removed from the schedule.

There is also no evidence that the singer has supported or endorsed xenophobic violence.