Tyla Confirms New Dates for A* Pop World Tour With Only 1 African Stop

• Tyla confirmed new dates for her A* Pop World Tour, including stops in London and New York, with South Africa as her final destination
• The tour sparked excitement but also frustration, particularly from fans in Brazil and across Africa who were left off the schedule
• Some African fans pointed to South Africa's anti-illegal immigration marches as a reason Tyla was unwelcome in other African countries

Tyla has sent her fans into a frenzy after announcing new dates for her A* Pop World Tour, but the excitement has been met with a fair share of controversy from fans who feel left out.

The Water hitmaker confirmed the tour will officially kick off in Paris in October 2026, with newly added dates placing her in London on 16 October and New York on 29 November. The global run, in support of her sophomore album, will take her across Europe, North America, and the United Kingdom before she heads home to South Africa, where she is scheduled to perform in Cape Town on 4 January and Johannesburg on 9 January 2027.

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The announcement generated significant buzz on social media, with many fans pledging their support. However, not everyone was celebrating. Supporters in Brazil were among the most vocal in expressing disappointment at their cities being excluded from the schedule.

Even louder was the frustration from fans across the African continent, many of whom questioned why Tyla only included one African country in her first major headline world tour. Several people raised the issue directly in her comment section, with some linking it to South Africa's ongoing anti-illegal immigration climate.

In July, she officially dropped her Lagos concert after Nigerians threatened to harm her if she entered the country. The backlash followed criticism that the Grammy winner stayed silent on xenophobic attacks targeting foreigners in South Africa.

South African context adding pressure

Those tensions stem from a wave of anti-illegal immigration marches led by civic organisations demanding the deportation of undocumented immigrants. While the demonstrations were intended to be peaceful, reports of violent attacks on immigrants emerged, prompting several countries to distance themselves from South Africa. Mzansi artists have also faced repercussions abroad, with some being removed from international festival line-ups.

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Tyla's relationship with parts of the African continent has also faced strain on other fronts. Her use of Afrobeats elements in her music, the long-running debate over Amapiano's origins, and an apparent feud with Nigerian artist Ayra Starr have all contributed to a complicated dynamic. Whether additional African cities will eventually be added to the tour itinerary remains to be seen.

See Tyla's tour dates below.

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