Afrochella co-founder steps down following sexual harassment allegations

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One of the co-founders of Afrochella, Edward Asafu Adjaye, has been directed to step down from his leadership role and responsibilities effective immediately.

This comes after numerous sexual assault allegations were levelled against him by some people on social media.

On a Twitter Space on August 10 some of his alleged victims claimed Edward, popularly known as Deezy, sent them inappropriate and unsolicited nude pictures adding that he blocks them when they do not respond positively to his advances.

Following the spaces, many customers known as for the dismissal of Deezy from Afrochella and all its future events.

In a press statement shared on August 13, Culture Management Group the dad or mum organization of Afrochella cited that they do not take kindly to any structure of harassment, discrimination or violence.

“We do not guide misconduct toward women and assure you that we’re reviewing all materials related to these current claims. Within the subsequent few days, we will share our decision and route forward with admire to our community and in alignment with our zero-tolerance policy,” they noted.

“We do not guide misconduct toward women and assure you that we’re reviewing all materials related to these current claims. Within the subsequent few days, we will share our decision and route forward with admire to our community and in alignment with our zero-tolerance policy,” they noted.

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The company delivered that “as we habits our interior review, Edward (Deezy) Asafu Adjaye will be stepping down from his management role and duties at Afrochella fine immediately.”

The declaration explained that the crew is committed to imparting inclusive and protected tournament experiences and consequently takes all forms of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour very seriously.