Songwriters Sue Tyla and Producer Over ‘Water’ Royalties

Songwriters Olmo Zucca and Jackson LoMastro have filed a lawsuit in California against South African singer Tyla and her producer Sammy SoSo Awuku over royalty disputes related to the hit song Water. The plaintiffs claim they are co-composers and co-authors of the track and are entitled to 12.5% in royalties rather than the 10% allocated […]

FULL LIST: Tyla, Taylor Swift win 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award

Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, and Lojay received nominations at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Davido and Lojay were nominated for Best R&B Song for their contribution to Chris Brown’s Sensational, while South African star Tyla also earned a nomination in the category for her hit song Water. Burna Boy and Tems were […]

Tyla Takes the Lead in 2024 Billboard Music Awards’ Top Afrobeats Song Category

South African superstar Tyla has cemented her dominance in the global music scene by receiving the most nominations in the Top Afrobeats Song category at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. She leads the category with three entries, all singles from her critically acclaimed debut studio album, Tyla, released on March 22, 2024. The nominated tracks—“Water”, […]

Tyla Wins Best Afrobeats at 2024 MTV EMAs [Full Winners List]

South African singer Tyla has reached a significant milestone by winning the Best Afrobeats award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 30th edition of the annual awards, held on Sunday, November 10 at the Co-op Arena, honored standout global artists and celebrated musical diversity. The Best Afrobeats category included Nigerian artists Burna […]

Tyla’s ‘water’ becomes most streamed song in 2023

Afro pop Princess, Tyla , left her mark in 2023 as her hit single ‘Water’ became the most streamed afrobeat song on Spotify. Water debuted in July and has since become the song of 2023. The melodic song also earned a spot on the Billboard Top Global 200 list. On the Music platform, Spotify Water […]