Dotun sparked a heated debate on X after urging Nigerians not to attend the December concert, arguing that the history of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa should not be overlooked.
The media personality said Nigerians who attend the event despite the history of attacks against their compatriots lack self-respect.
His comments drew criticism from some Nigerians, who argued that boycotting Tyla’s concert would only promote division and undermine unity across the African continent.
However, Dotun doubled down on his position, referencing the controversy surrounding Nigerian singer Burna Boy in 2019.
He recalled that Burna Boy faced death threats after speaking out against xenophobia in South Africa, arguing that Nigerians failed to show sufficient support for the singer at the time.
According to Dotun, the reaction to his current position reflects what he considers a broader culture of complacency and a lack of collective solidarity among Nigerians.
He therefore criticised those opposing his boycott call and described Nigeria as a “republic of docile people”.
The debate has continued to generate reactions on social media, with Nigerians divided between supporting the proposed boycott and arguing that cultural exchanges should not be affected by past tensions between the two countries.
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