NEDU DENIES FRAUD ALLEGATIONS, SAYS VDM IS ONLY AN ACQUAINTANCE
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Popular broadcaster and host of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Nedu, has addressed recent online controversies, clarifying his position on the allegations against him.
Following his interview with comedian Dee One, Nedu firmly dismissed all accusations during a media briefing, calling them completely false and unfounded.
Regarding speculation about his relationship with social media commentator Verydarkblackman, he clarified that they are simply acquaintances, not close friends.
He also addressed fraud allegations, explaining that unexpected sponsorship withdrawals required financial adjustments.
“You cannot use my relationship with you to force me to shut down whatever any guest is saying on the show—that is also not professional. Everyone has a right to air their opinion when they come on the show, which is why there is a disclaimer at the beginning stating that all opinions are those of the guests. A lot has been said, but I do not want to engage in petty exchanges because that has never been my style,” Nedu stated.
Sarah William Konha, Chief Operating Officer of Talking Drum Management, also dismissed the fraudulent claims, emphasizing that Nedu never received donations into his personal account. She explained that the only time an alternative account was used was on the day of the event to settle payments for the event planner.
“The account used was a Moniepoint account, opened under Nedu’s scholarship foundation initiative because the initiative was separate from Nedu as an individual. Due to the fallout with sponsors abandoning us midway, we had outstanding responsibilities, including payments to the event planner. That day, we collected donations into that account, raising N4.1 million. ₦4 million was paid to the event planner, while N100,000 was given to artistes who performed, as we had to cancel performances by top artistes we initially invited. At no point did Mr. Nedu receive any money personally into his account,”she clarified.
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