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Tyla Lagos concert cancelled amid xenophobia backlash

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Latest: South African singer Tyla drops Lagos stop from world tour amid xenophobia backlash

South African Grammy‑winning singer Tyla added a Lagos date to her A*POP World Tour for 22 December 2026. The announcement triggered a surge of outrage in Nigeria, where recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Af

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2026 African music releases

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Latest: African Music Releases: New Tracks from South Africa and Kenya

In late July 2026 a wave of new tracks from across Africa entered streaming playlists. Nigerian artists such as Davido, Mayorkun and Fola issued collaborations like “B4 B4,” while Ghanaian rapper Eno Barony teamed with S

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2026 baby‑doll dress fashion resurgence

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Latest: Fashion Trend Alert: Baby‑Doll Dresses and Contrast‑Collar Jackets dominate

In early July 2026, fashion commentary noted a revival of the baby‑doll dress, signalling a return of the coquette aesthetic for the season. By the end of the month, the trend was evident on the streets and red carpets:

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Tyla's A*POP album and world tour rollout

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Latest: South African star Tyla launches album A*POP with TikTok celebration

In mid‑June 2026 Tyla released “Is It Love,” the third single from her sophomore album A*POP, which dropped on 23 July 2026 to positive reviews from The Guardian, NME and Pitchfork. The launch was paired with a TikTok in

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