You can't boycott Tyla while using MTN and DStv — Daddy Freeze

Media personality Daddy Freeze has questioned Nigerians calling for a boycott of South African singer Tyla, arguing that it is inconsistent to reject the singer while continuing to use South African-owned services such as MTN and DStv.

Reacting to the backlash over Tyla's planned visit to Nigeria, Daddy Freeze said those demanding a boycott should also be prepared to stop patronising other South African products if they truly want to take a stand against xenophobia.

According to him, many of the same people criticising Tyla still use MTN SIM cards and watch DStv, making their position appear hypocritical.

“I understand that it is valid to feel that Tyla is coming to Nigeria after the whole xenophobia thing. But the phone wey you use take dey type, no be MTN SIM dey inside? Did you not watch DSTV last night? You’re watching this on DSTV.

“You see, there’s a bit of hypocrisy at the end of the day. Why are we holding Tyla accountable? Do you remember that there are so many Nigerians who have refused to go back home? They are still in South Africa,” he said.

While acknowledging the pain caused by xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, Daddy Freeze maintained that blaming Tyla alone would not solve the problem or improve relations between both countries.

“Let’s try to bring peace. I understand the anger of Nigerians. I’m on the fence that yes, boycott xenophobia, but must you boycott Tyla while you are still using other South African products?” he added.

Watch him speak below: