Court orders global removal of Adele’s song over copyright issues

• A Brazilian court has ordered the global removal of Adele’s 2015 song ‘Million Years Ago’ from all streaming platforms and radio stations due to a copyright issue.
• Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes claims Adele’s song plagiarized his 1996 track ‘Mulheres’, which was performed by Brazilian artist Martinho da Vila.
• Geraes is suing Adele for lost royalties and seeking $160,000 in moral damages, along with a songwriting credit for ‘Million Years Ago’.
• The court has threatened the Brazilian subsidiaries of Sony and Universal Music with fines of $8,000 per instance of non-compliance with the ruling.

A Brazilian court has issued an order for the removal of Adele’s 2015 hit song ‘Million Years Ago’ from all global streaming platforms and radio, following a copyright dispute.

The ruling came after Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes accused the British singer of copying elements from his 1996 song ‘Mulheres’, performed by renowned Brazilian artist Martinho da Vila.

Geraes claims that the melody and structure of Adele’s song closely resemble his track from the 1995 album ‘Mulheres’.

In his lawsuit, Geraes is demanding $160,000 in moral damages, along with a songwriting credit for ‘Million Years Ago’.

The composer asserts that his work was used without permission, and he has sought compensation for the alleged infringement.

Judge Victor Torres, who oversaw the case, ordered the immediate removal of the song from all digital platforms and radio stations worldwide.

Additionally, the Brazilian subsidiaries of Sony and Universal Music, which represent Adele, face the threat of fines amounting to $8,000 per instance of non-compliance with the court’s decision.

As of the time of reporting, Adele’s team has not issued an official statement regarding the lawsuit or the court’s decision.

In similar news, Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer Davido’s viral wedding hit, “Ogechi Remix,” has been removed from YouTube due to copyright infringement claims.

The song, which features BoyPee, Brown Joel, and Hyce, was performed live during Davido’s grand wedding to Chioma on June 25, 2024.

Following its release, “Ogechi Remix” quickly captured the attention of fans and followers…