Nigeria-South Africa Tension: Ayra Starr Visa Denial and Tyla Concert Boycott Calls
- Nigerian politician Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to invoke the principle of reciprocity following reports that singer Ayra Starr was denied a visa.
- The push for government intervention follows reports that Ayra Starr, a prominent Nigerian artist, faced a visa denial.
- Simultaneously, South African singer Tyla is facing a wave of opposition regarding her upcoming tour dates in Lagos.
Nigerian politician Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to invoke the principle of reciprocity following reports that singer Ayra Starr was denied a visa.
Akpoti-Uduaghan Demands Reciprocity Over Ayra Starr Visa Denial
The push for government intervention follows reports that Ayra Starr, a prominent Nigerian artist, faced a visa denial. Akpoti-Uduaghan urged the Nigerian government to apply reciprocal measures, suggesting that Nigeria should mirror the visa restrictions imposed on its citizens by the offending country, as reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Public Backlash and Boycott Calls for Tyla in Lagos
Simultaneously, South African singer Tyla is facing a wave of opposition regarding her upcoming tour dates in Lagos. According to TheNiche, Nigerians are divided over calls to boycott the artist’s performances, with a significant portion of the public expressing hostility toward her presence in the country.
VDM has publicly stated that Tyla should not be allowed to hold a concert in Nigeria, a position supported by a video shared via theeagleonline.com.ng.
Further escalation occurred when Do2dtun penned a memo addressed to Tyla ahead of her Lagos tour. According to Legit.ng, the memo served as a warning to the artist, with accompanying fan reactions stating You Are Not Welcome.