The copyrights management agency SOCILADRA has reopened its doors to actors in the creative industry in the Northwest Region. This new beginning, described by the Governor's representative Marcellus Njongang during the installation of the nine-member executive, is headed by Sixtus Ndefru, a seasoned pedagogue.
Njongang emphasized the importance of registering creative works with SOCILADRA. He warned that if creative actors fail to register their works with the appropriate government institutions, others can exploit these works, rebrand them, and profit while the rightful authors remain in poverty. He urged all creative actors to utilize SOCILADRA to benefit from their creations.
The Regional Delegate of Culture and Leisure praised the reopening of SOCILADRA, stating that authors have faced serious challenges in earning from their works. She encouraged everyone in the creative sector to register their works with SOCILADRA to ensure they are known and protected.
The Regional Administrator of SOCILADRA for the Northwest and Southwest Regions, who also serves as the national vice president of the agency, stressed the importance of protecting and benefiting from creative works. He explained that SOCILADRA protects registered works from plagiarism and ensures that creators receive payments for their works. He reiterated that only documented works are registered and protected, including quotes.
Sixtus Ndefru reassured artists, authors, and document owners that SOCILADRA would safeguard their interests regarding royalties. He expressed his commitment to ensuring that creative sector actors do not end up in financial hardship, as is often the case in the entertainment industry of a neighboring country. He believes SOCILADRA is a solution to the financial problems faced by creatives in Cameroon.
By Nji Ignatius
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