Kigali, Rwanda — Ugandan media personality Sheilah Gashumba and UK-based DJ Skyla Tyla sparked a viral clash during the latter’s December 2025 tour in Rwanda, highlighting tensions over set orders and local DJ etiquette.
The incident unfolded during a performance in Kigali, where Skyla Tyla reportedly expected East African DJs to “warm up” or underplay for her, citing her status as an international, UK-based artist.
Videos and social media posts documenting the altercation circulated widely on December 31, 2025, drawing attention from nightlife fans across the region.
Gashumba, reacting on Twitter, expressed her surprise at Skyla Tyla’s perceived attitude: “Meanwhile, in Kigali—Rwanda tour!! Skyla Tyla thinks East African DJs should warm up for her! She thinks they should underplay because she comes from the UK. The audacity of her to post me! I think she thought I was some random girl. Welcome to Africa where African DJs don’t play.”
The exchange drew further attention as nightlife enthusiasts debated local versus international DJ dynamics and respect for regional talent. Skyla Tyla, meanwhile, had been sharing highlights of her tour on social media earlier in December, expressing gratitude to fans in Lagos for her performances and team support:
“Most importantly I’m grateful for all the people that came and partied with me!! Got a ticket!! Thank you Lagos,” she tweeted on December 23, 2025, later adding:
“So grateful for my WHOLE TEAM!! We made all of this possible!!”
Fans of both personalities weighed in online, turning the disagreement into a trending topic across East African social media platforms. Many highlighted it as classic nightlife drama, where personalities and egos collide in high-energy performance settings.
Despite the clash, Skyla Tyla continued her Rwanda tour, while Gashumba’s candid remarks reinforced her reputation for speaking out against perceived disrespect to African artists. The incident underscores the challenges of integrating international performers into regional entertainment circuits, where expectations and hierarchies often differ.
