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EIB management asks protesting staff to stay off air – Report
Management of Excellence in Broadcasting Network (EIB) has asked its agitating staff to stay off-air after demonstrating over their unpaid salaries.
There have been reports of workers at the media conglomerate being owed several months of salary arrears.
Some of the workers at EIB who are owed salary arrears up to nine months are reported to have embarked on industrial action to protest the situation.
Following the protest, which is said to have commenced by the workers on Monday, July 4, 2022, the management of the media firm has reportedly asked all staff members who engaged in the protest to stay off air.
While the staff of EIB have been tight-lipped about the situation, some journalists from other media houses have taken to social media to criticise the management over the development.
In a tweet, Ebenezer Donkoh (NY DJ) of YFM said, “Management has directed all aggrieved workers who participated in the demonstration to stay off air until further notice.”
Bridget Otoo of Metro TV, on the other hand, who describes the current fate of EIB staff as an abuse by the management in a tweet, said, “You can never call someone who has worked for 3 months or even 11 months without pay anything short of loyal. Stop abusing your workers by hiding behind loyalty and pay them! They have families. How do you expect them to feed, when their bosses are lavishly flaunting their wealth?”
“Telling your employees to tighten their belts while you have loosened yours!” she added.
She further questioned the motive of Dr Kwabena Duffour who is a known shareholder in the media company, about his campaign to become a flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress while the workers are owed.
“This is one of the reasons I would never vote for a person like Dr. Kwabena Duffour. His intention for contesting in the NDC looks more like a man who wants power to amass wealth for himself and his businesses! So he cares more about his party foot soldiers than his staff!” she fumed.
Meanwhile, the management of EIB is yet to officially speak on the matter. -Ghanaweb
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Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale
Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song.
Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.
Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement.
Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.
“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’
Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.
‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.
She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.
She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release ‘Thank you’ as the Bible urges believers to give thanks in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
