Popular On-Air Personality Do2dun has sparked a fierce storm after calling for a complete boycott of South African singer Tyla’s planned Lagos concert, branding any Nigerian who attends as a “bastard.”
The sharp statement comes as Tyla, the Grammy-winning Amapiano star, unveiled dates for her A*POP World Tour, with a Lagos stop scheduled for December 22, 2026.
Do2dun’s call is tied to renewed reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. He made it clear that attending the show would amount to ignoring the pain of fellow citizens facing violence abroad.
In his post, the media personality stated:
“If you stand for anything or not, good for you but if you go for that Tyla’s show then you are a bastard.”
Many Nigerians have echoed similar sentiments online, arguing that Tyla and other South African artists should not enjoy Nigerian stages while attacks continue in her country. Some have questioned her silence on the issue.
However, not everyone agrees. 2027 presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has strongly opposed the boycott calls. He insists that artists should not be held responsible for the actions of politicians.
In a post, Sowore wrote:
“No one should hold a talented musician like Tyla vicariously liable for the crimes of xenophobia. Artistes are not responsible for the failures of politicians except where there is ample evidence they’re enablers.”
He directed the anger instead at Nigerian and South African leaders, saying the real problem lies with those who have reduced Nigerians to second-class citizens across Africa. Sowore concluded firmly:
“Tyla’s Lagos concert must go on.”
The debate has divided Nigerians. While some support Do2dun’s hardline stance as a show of solidarity with victims of xenophobia, others argue that culture and music should not be punished for political failures.