Sowore urges Nigerians not to blame Tyla for xenophobia
Omoyele Sowore, the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has spoken out against calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s upcoming Lagos concert. He emphasized that political leaders, not artistes, should be held accountable for xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Sowore stated that frustration should be directed at leaders like Bola Tinubu and Cyril Ramaphosa. He insisted that Tyla should not be blamed for the actions of politicians.
What we know
- Omoyele Sowore urged Nigerians not to direct anger at Tyla over alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
- He stated that leaders such as Bola Tinubu and Cyril Ramaphosa are responsible for the situation, not artistes.
- Sowore said there is no basis for holding Tyla responsible for xenophobic attacks.
- He declared that “Tyla’s Lagos concert must go on.”
- The House of Representatives resolved to investigate the losses suffered by Nigerians in South Africa on July 21, following the arrival of a government-sponsored flight with returnees on July 15.
