Tv and Radio Presenter, Giovani Caleb has finally spoken up on the events regarding his exit from the Excellence In Broadcasting (EIB) Network.

According to him, he did not betray his former boss and he still maintains a very good relationship with him despite the fact that he has left the media company.

Giovani, who now works with Media General, explained that the rumour that he was kicked out of the company because he was not loyal to the owners of Starr FM, GH One, Kasapa FM  among others when the company was struggling is untrue while speaking to Ghanaweb’s Elsie Bubuama on the Talkertainment Show.

He stated that he did not leave because of money, rather, he left to "pursue other ventures and challenges". In his words, Bola Ray understood his decision and gave him his blessing.

“No, I did not betray Bola Ray. He actually gave me his blessing. I think he is one man I’ll forever have that respect for. He relates to the hustle of young upcoming broadcasters who are coming through.

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"I started from Radio Universe, the same place he started with DJ Black and after he rose through the ranks and is now a CEO. I mean Bola has been that man. Talking about contemporary broadcasters and what they can do, I always give credit to Bola for that. He gave us a platform and we delivered but it was time to move on.”

Giovani's exit came amidst a massive exodus in 2019, where key personalities in the EIB group including Naa Ashorkor, Anita Erskine, Kafui Dey, Giovani Caleb and Berla Mundi left the media conglomerate.

The gave credence to the rumour that the company was going through hard times at the period.

The CEO, Bola Ray, confirmed the rumour at the 2019 IYES conference in Accra, he expressed shock at the way some of his staff left the company. Bola Ray also admitted that money had become a challenge with payment of salaries in arrears.

“In the month of August 2018, I had a lot of people walking away. It got to a point, anybody who walks into my office, I ask are you resigning?. It has taught me one lesson in life that there are people who on your journey will come with you. It’s not because they like you…but they have their intent. When you encounter a storm, they will leave. When those hurdles come, don’t give up, and be loyal to the people who put you there. Loyalty is key,” the EIB boss explained.