Former hosts of Rants, Bants and Confessions, Ama Burland and Gisela Amponsah
In the wake of public criticism from former hosts of the popular Rants, Bants & Confessions (RBC) podcast, Glitch Africa Studios has issued a statement addressing tensions surrounding its Ghanaian operations, promising reforms and reaffirming its commitment to African storytellers.
The controversy erupted after several hosts from the first season of RBC voiced concerns on social media, citing feelings of neglect and mistreatment by the company following their tenure.
Their grievances included a perceived lack of support, inadequate communication, and a breakdown in relations over management decisions.
Responding in a press release titled “A Message to Our Ghanaian Audience, Our Community, and Our Former Hosts”, Glitch Africa acknowledged the pain expressed by former collaborators.
“We are fully aware that how people feel during and after their time working with us matters just as much as the final product,” the statement read.
“It is clear from recent statements that certain hosts did not feel adequately supported, defended, or cared for.”
While the company admitted to “strained” negotiations over a planned meet-and-greet event, it firmly denied allegations of any malicious intent, including accusations of using bloggers to attack former hosts.
“No bloggers or third parties were ever paid or instructed by Glitch Africa to attack or discredit anyone associated with our brand,” the studio clarified.
Gisela Amponsah
The statement also emphasised that all podcast hosts had editorial oversight, with access to content prior to release. In several cases, episodes were edited or withheld to prioritise the emotional well-being of those involved.
Yet beyond factual clarifications, the company expressed gratitude to its former hosts and pledged structural changes.
“This is not a PR cleanup. It’s a cultural reset,” the statement declared. “To our Ghanaian community: We hear you. To our former hosts: Thank you for your contributions and your honesty.”
Glitch Africa, which operates across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and other African markets, says it will be reinforcing its “cross-country brand values” to ensure every host feels “seen, respected, and protected,” regardless of location.
The RBC podcast had been a breakout success for Glitch Africa, especially among young audiences, blending unfiltered storytelling with humour and social commentary.
