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'I will not perform !' Nigerian artistes boycott SA amid xenophobia

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 4 September 2019.

South Africa has been plagued by xenophobic attacks, with Nigerians being the most targeted.

Since the attacks began, several Nigerian celebrities have spoken out against xenophobia on social media.

Among them are Burna Boy and AKA, who engaged in a heated Twitter exchange on the topic.

Many Nigerians have vowed not to perform in South Africa until the attacks stop.

As the situation continues to unfold, many are left wondering what can be done to put an end to the violence.

Read more about the situation here.

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