Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu, has announced his departure as the host of The Honest Bunch Podcast. Nedu explained that he decided to step down due to the wave of negativity surrounding his name.

This comes after social media critic Martins Ortse, aka VeryDarkMan, accused him of demanding sex in exchange for movie roles from a female content creator, Jojo.

The allegation surfaced despite VeryDarkMan’s ongoing feud with comedian Deeone, who recently appeared on The Honest Bunch Podcast and claimed to have proof that VeryDarkMan was gay. In response, VeryDarkMan threatened to expose celebrities Nedu had allegedly slept with for roles.

However, Jojo denied the allegations, stating she had never been involved with Nedu in any way. Despite the controversy, Nedu decided to step away from the podcast, saying it was the best choice for his peace of mind, his family, and the integrity of the show.

In a statement, he acknowledged that while hosting The Honest Bunch Podcast had been an incredible journey filled with open conversations and bold discussions, the scrutiny and backlash had become overwhelming.

He says he hoped that his exit would put an end to the negativity surrounding him and allow the podcast to move forward without distractions.

Nedu also reassured his audience that he remains committed to fostering meaningful conversations and looks forward to new opportunities that align with his vision.