South African singer Tyla has officially been removed from a high-profile royalty lawsuit concerning her global hit single “Water.”
The lawsuit, which originated in California in 2025, was initially filed by songwriters Olmo Zucca and Jackson LoMastro, who claimed they contributed to the track during a Los Angeles studio session but were not properly credited as producers.
Following the plaintiffs’ voluntary withdrawal of their claims against her, Tyla is no longer a defendant. This means she does not face any legal or financial repercussions in the case, she did not pay a settlement and did not admit to any wrongdoing.
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Her removal from the suit allows her to fully focus on her burgeoning international music career.
The only remaining defendant is producer Sammy SoSo, accused of allegedly controlling production credits and royalties in a way that excluded the co-writers.
Released in July 2023, “Water” became a global sensation, marking the first African solo track to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. The song also earned a Grammy Award, making the stakes of the royalty dispute particularly significant.
This case highlights ongoing challenges in the music industry regarding proper crediting and fair royalty distribution, especially for artists achieving international recognition.
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