2027 presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticized calls for a boycott of South African singer Tyla’s upcoming concert in Lagos, saying the artist should not be held responsible for the actions of others.
Tyla recently unveiled the schedule for her world tour, with Lagos listed as one of the stops. She is expected to perform in the city on December 22.
Following the announcement, some Nigerians, including media personality Dotun, urged fans to boycott the concert in protest against the recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa.
Reacting to the calls, Sowore shared his views in a Facebook post, arguing that there is no basis for canceling Tyla or any other South African entertainer unless there is clear evidence linking them to the attacks or showing that they support such acts.
According to Sowore, the frustration of Nigerians should be directed at the Federal Government rather than individual artists. He maintained that the government’s failure to protect the interests and dignity of its citizens has left many Nigerians vulnerable and treated as second-class citizens across Africa and in other parts of the world.
His comments have added a new perspective to the ongoing debate, with opinions remaining divided over whether cultural events should be used as a form of protest against xenophobic violence.
