Here is why Tyla is being sued for arguably one of the biggest songs out of Africa, ‘Water.’
Grammy award-winning South African pop sensation Tyla has been sued over her global hit single “Water.”
According to recent reports, the artist has been sued by two co-writers who allege they were unfairly excluded from producer credits and royalty shares associated with the song’s international success.
According to Billboard, the lawsuit, filed in the United States, claims that the co-writers contributed significantly to the production elements of “Water” and therefore deserve proper recognition and financial compensation beyond standard songwriting credits.
They argue that their creative input extended beyond lyrical contributions and should be acknowledged within the broader scope of the song’s final arrangement and production.
Since its release, “Water” has not only topped charts worldwide but has also cemented Tyla’s place as one of Africa’s fastest-rising stars on the global music stage.
The track went viral on platforms like TikTok and earned the singer a Grammy Award, making the dispute even more significant in terms of potential financial implications.
Tyla’s team has yet to issue an official response to the claims, but the situation highlights ongoing debates in the music industry around proper attribution and compensation, particularly in collaborative projects where the lines between songwriting and production are increasingly blurred.
