Africanews reported that South African singer Tyla dropped a planned Nigeria tour date after xenophobia backlash.

The report linked the change to criticism surrounding the planned appearance. It highlighted how online debate can affect cross-border entertainment events and the relationship between African artists and regional audiences.

The report's headline attributes the tour-date change to the backlash; this article does not assume additional reasons beyond the source. Readers should look to announcements from the artist or promoter for any revised schedule.