Law firm urges Nigerians not to boycott Tyla’s Lagos concert
A legal firm, DACO LP Africa, has spoken out against calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s upcoming Lagos concert. The firm argued that anger over xenophobic attacks in South Africa should be directed at governments, not individual artists. DACO LP Africa emphasized that Tyla has the right to perform and earn a living, and that cultural exchanges should be encouraged. Tyla is scheduled to perform in Lagos on December 22, 2026, as part of her A*POP World Tour.
What we know
- DACO LP Africa stated that holding Tyla responsible for xenophobic attacks is misplaced and that governments should be held accountable.
- The firm highlighted that both Nigeria and South Africa are parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which guarantees freedom of expression and the right to work.
- Tyla’s Lagos concert is set for December 22, 2026, and is described as an example of African integration.
- The statement noted that Nigerian artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and Asake regularly perform in South Africa, and the same access should be given to artists from other countries.
- DACO LP Africa called on the South African Government to address xenophobic attacks and urged the Nigerian Government to strengthen diplomatic efforts to protect its citizens abroad.
