Nedu Breaks Silence On Honest Bunch Exit
Media personality and talk show host, Chinedu Ani, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, has addressed controversies surrounding his exit from the Honest Bunch podcast, stating that he was not fired but stepped down due to mounting pressure.
Speaking at a news conference in Lagos, on Thursday, Nedu said, “Rather than engaging in petty fights, I have decided to clear the air by stepping away from the show.”
Addressing allegations that he was responsible for issues on the Honest Bunch podcast, he explained, “My role on the podcast is to make guests feel comfortable while encouraging thought-provoking discussions. My job was to ask questions that would spark controversies and debates, which I successfully accomplished.”
The controversy began when reality star and comedian DeeOne alleged on the podcast that social media critic, VeryDarkMan, had intimate relationships with men.
In response, VDM accused Nedu of orchestrating the allegations and leaking private conversations between them.
He also accused Nedu of sexual exploitation, stating that he had confided in him about women he had allegedly slept with.
Amid the controversy, Nedu stepped down from the podcast on February 14.
However, rumours circulated that he was fired. Addressing these claims, he said, “To be honest, I’m done being nice. My niceness has been taken for granted, and I’ve been abused by people who claim to be my friends.
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“I’m tired of being used and taken advantage of. I respectfully ask that if you have my number, please delete it. I don’t want to be reachable or accessible anymore. I need to take care of myself and prioritise my well-being.
“The nice part of Nedu is dead and buried. I’m no longer going to be a nice guy; I’m done being nice.”
Nedu’s management also condemned the accusations against him, stating, “The accusations against Nedu are no longer just petty issues; they have crossed a line.
“We will not tolerate any further attacks on his character. Lawyers will be taking action, and necessary processes will be undertaken to address these false accusations.”
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