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S.A artists set to receive royalties from Facebook, Netflix and TikTok

S.A artists set to receive royalties from Facebook, Netflix and TikTok. (Courtesy)

Registered South African songwriters, composers, and publishers whose music is used on TikTok, Facebook, and Netflix will now be eligible to receive royalties. This was announced by The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), which revealed that it has started collecting royalties on behalf of its members.

The positive directive for the creatives in South Africa came after a long and strenuous engagement between SAMRO and the popular digital platforms on licensing agreements. 

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