# Tyla drops Nigeria tour date after boycott petition

South African pop star Tyla has removed Nigeria from her world tour following a boycott petition from fans. The move highlights how social media pressure can influence artists' international plans. The date's cancellation drew attention across African music communities.

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### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vglz56gg5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:49:49 GMT