Beset by significant online harassment since filing a copyright infringement lawsuit against One Communications, singer, songwriter and artist Jackie Hanover, known as Jackie Jaxx, has taken a step back from social media to focus on her mental health.
While her determination to protect her intellectual property has made her the face of the copyright reform movement in Guyana, she noted that it has also been an enormous responsibility. She expressed concern over the lack of awareness among Guyanese about their rights and the ongoing challenges faced by local artists.
“One of the hardest realities I’ve faced is seeing how undereducated many Guyanese are about their own rights. Instead of supporting efforts to bring about positive change for us, many will fight the people fighting for our rights. I’ve written letters to key figures within Guyana’s government to hopefully discuss these policy reforms that would benefit all of us,” she told this newspaper in an interview. She urged fellow Guyanese to advocate for their rights, emphasizing the importance of supporting artists who contribute to the nation’s cultural identity.