Tiwa Savage pulls out of DStv Delicious Fest amid xenophobic attacks

Nigerian musician Tiwa Savage has become the latest artist to cut ties with South Africa in a show of solidarity against the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in the country.

https://twitter.com/DeliciousFestSA/status/1152242281216450560?s=20

She was scheduled to perform at the annual event later this month alongside the likes of DJ Zinhle, Corrine Bailey Rae, DJ Shimza, and Lira to name a few.

Savage’s decision was prompted by what seems to be an unverified video of a Nigerian man allegedly being killed by South Africans.

I refuse to watch the barbaric butchering of my people in SA. This is SICK. For this reason I will NOT be performing at the upcoming DSTV delicious Festival in Johannesburg on the 21st of September. My prayers are with all the victims and families affected by this.

— Tiwa Savage ⚔️ (@TiwaSavage) September 4, 2019

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Fans tried to correct Savage but she was steadfast in her decision.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1-uMMahHmo/

Her announcement was met with a lot of disdain and sarcasm from a South African Twitter user who hurled abuse at her in response.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1-yglFBghp/

I think most of these tweets are based on these viral fake videos. Even the 2 that died yesterday were South Africans who were shot by a shop owner.

— . (@SaTbooze) September 4, 2019

While on it… please tell your fellow Nigerians to leave our country. The must go now.

— Hazrhat Bilaal (@Master_P_61703) September 4, 2019

https://twitter.com/_BobieK/status/1169138027991580672?s=20

And the Festival won't be canceled because you're not coming… You worth nothing here in South Africa pic.twitter.com/U3G9DZBt7L

— Moshe🇿🇦🇦🇷 (@_Moshe06) September 4, 2019

Guys who is this Tiwa Savage? She related to 21 Savage? pic.twitter.com/yaJsTC6TN8

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— Camron Troy (@KingKilla013) September 4, 2019

There’s no butchering that’s happening? Stop spreading fake news 😭💔

— thickleeyonce (@ThickLeeyonce) September 4, 2019

We got Majozi, whomst are u? pic.twitter.com/M8jodmIQ1f

— DON RED DEVIL (@J_Lefa_) September 4, 2019

You're so irresponsible Tiwa. Do your homework sisi! https://t.co/bvVsCA5qzO

— Sibahle Motha 💕❤️🇿🇦 (@SibahleMo) September 4, 2019

Savage even took the time to respond to some of the replies.

I’m not in support of drug dealing nor am I in support of killing. The solution to fighting drug crime is not killing my dear brother https://t.co/j9R55aCPKD

— Tiwa Savage ⚔️ (@TiwaSavage) September 4, 2019

DSTV Delicious organisers have yet to issue a statement.

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