Tyla Takes Royal MusiQ and Bloody Civilian on Tour

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South African Grammy winner Tyla is bringing two rising African stars with her to Europe. The singer has named South African amapiano artist Royal MusiQ and Nigerian singer Bloody Civilian as special guests for the European leg of her A*POP World Tour, which opens at the Zénith in Paris on Monday, October 12, 2026. Tyla announced the line-up on social media. "A*POP World Tour with special guests @_royalmusiq & @bloody__civ See you soon Europe," she wrote, as reported by The Yanos Magazine. A pan-African bill The pairing brings together three different corners of African music. Tyla's blend of amapiano , R&B and pop has made her one of the continent's biggest global exports. Royal MusiQ is a rising name in South Africa's amapiano scene, while Bloody Civilian is known for her distinctive Afro-fusion and alternative sound and her international collaborations. For Royal MusiQ, The Yanos noted, sharing a stage with one of South Africa's biggest global stars is a major moment in a career that is still gathering momentum. For Bloody Civilian, it is a chance to introduce her music to large European audiences. Where the tour goes After Paris, the European run includes shows in London, Amsterdam, Berlin and Düsseldorf. Listings show Tyla, Royal MusiQ and Bloody Civilian at Düsseldorf on October 24 and at Berlin's Uber Eats Music Hall on October 27. The Nigeria context The announcement has drawn attention in Nigeria because of recent tension around Tyla and Nigerian fans. Nigerian outlet Naija TV reported that anger over anti-migrant attacks in South Africa had spilled onto the singer's social media, with boycott calls circulating, and that a planned December 22 Lagos date no longer appeared on her tour schedule. Naija TV framed the addition of Bloody Civilian as a response to that backlash. Tyla herself has not issued a statement linking the two, and her announcement focused only on the tour. Whatever the motivation, the line-up puts a South African headliner and a Nigerian guest on the same stage night after night. Who is Bloody Civilian? Bloody Civilian, born Emoseh Khamofu, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer who broke through with a fearless, genre-mixing style that sits between Afrobeats, alté and alternative pop. Her profile rose sharply after she featured on the soundtrack of Marvel's Wakanda Forever in 2022, and she has since released music through a partnership with Native Records and RCA. Who is Royal MusiQ? Royal MusiQ is part of the new wave of South African amapiano acts building audiences beyond the township clubs where the genre was born. Touring with Tyla gives him a direct route to the international fans who have embraced amapiano through her hits. Tyla's big year The A*POP World Tour is the biggest live run of Tyla's career. Entzopedia previously reported on her second Pretoria date and on her role as a presenter at the 2026 MTV VMAs . The featured image shows her performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival this summer. She first broke through globally with "Water" in 2023, which won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance and made her one of the youngest African artists to win a Grammy. Why the guests matter Support slots on major tours are one of the most valuable opportunities a young artist can get. Each night, Royal MusiQ and Bloody Civilian will play to thousands of fans who may never have heard their music, many of whom will look them up on streaming services after the show. For Tyla, sharing her stage also strengthens her image as an ambassador for African pop rather than a solo export. What's next All eyes are on the Paris opening and on how the new guests are received by European crowds. Nigerian fans will also be watching for any update on a Lagos date. With amapiano and Afro-fusion both on the bill, the European leg is shaping up as one of the year's most high-profile showcases of African pop on the road. Sources: The Yanos Magazine | Benin Web TV | Songkick | Naija TV