Brazilian Judge Orders Adele’s 'Million Years Ago' Removed Globally Over Plagiarism Claims

The injunction follows allegations that Adele’s 2015 song copied elements of Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes’ samba hit 'Mulheres.'

A Rio de Janeiro judge ruled that Adele’s song 'Million Years Ago' must be removed from all streaming platforms and other distribution channels worldwide.
The decision stems from a 2021 lawsuit by Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes, who claims the song plagiarized his 1990s samba track 'Mulheres.'
Sony Music and Universal Music, which represent Adele, face significant fines for non-compliance and are appealing the ruling.
Geraes is seeking songwriting credit, lost royalties, and $160,000 in moral damages as part of the ongoing legal battle.
This case adds to a long history of plagiarism disputes in the music industry involving major artists like Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran.