Glitch Studios founder Best Amakhian disclosed attempts to persuade Nedu to remain as co-host of The Honest Bunch podcast after sexual exploitation allegations by VeryDarkMan led to his February exit. Despite proposing a temporary break, Nedu opted to leave permanently, citing personal reasons. Co-host "Husband Material" affirmed respecting Nedu’s choice, emphasizing their decade-long collaboration.
- Glitch Studios advocated for Nedu’s return, suggesting a hiatus to manage backlash, but he declined.
- Nedu’s departure followed a N500 million defamation claim against VeryDarkMan, underscoring the controversy’s legal stakes.
- The podcast, part of Glitch’s Pan-African network, prioritizes honesty but faces balancing brand integrity with host autonomy.
When does loyalty clash with brand preservation? Nedu’s exit reveals tensions between personal reputations and collective media ventures. Glitch’s transparency about their negotiations reflects a growing Nigerian media trend: public accountability as crisis management. Yet, it begs deeper questions—can "honest" platforms survive without uncomfortable compromises? And whose voice ultimately defines a podcast’s identity: the hosts, the creators, or the audience?
