An Open Letter to Mr. Calabash: A Call for Accountability and Growth by Ajoze, Ogavuda and Akaramuda

An Open Letter to Mr. Calabash: A Call for Accountability and Growth

Dear Mr. Calabash,

This letter is written not out of hatred or malice, but out of deep concern and the need for reflection within the Ebira film industry—a space you once led with passion, but which now suffers under the weight of mismanagement and neglect.

Recently, a video surfaced social media titled "An Open Letter to "the person you all know " in which several of your former team members courageously shared their experiences working under your leadership. Their words, though painful, highlight truths that many have whispered in silence: a troubling pattern of poor treatment, lack of care during personal crises, and financial disregard.

It is heartbreaking to hear that actors and actresses who dedicated themselves to your vision were left unsupported in moments of medical emergencies—only for concern to be shown when death became inevitable. Leadership is not measured only by success on screen, but by how those behind the scenes are treated when the cameras stop rolling.

Creatively, your productions have become stagnant. Many of your actors remain in the same mold, recycling old ideas with no exposure to fresh perspectives or growth. Innovation is the soul of entertainment. By failing to introduce your team to new techniques, modern trends, and developmental opportunities, you've stunted not only their potential but the growth of Ebira cinema as a whole.

Financially, the situation has been even more disappointing. Several accounts accuse you of underpaying or completely neglecting the financial welfare of your actors and crew. These are people who gave their time, energy, and talent to bring your visions to life. Their reward, it seems, was often empty promises and disregard.

You responded to the accusations, but your response lacked accountability. Rather than directly addressing the hurt, your words only reinforced the narrative that you are out of touch with the struggles of those around you. Whether you admit it or not, you've been labeled as a bad person—not because people wish to destroy you, but because many feel betrayed by someone they once respected.

Mr. Calabash, this is not an attempt to shame you publicly. Rather, it is a sincere call for self-examination. You still have the opportunity to change—to rebuild trust, offer fair compensation, invest in your talents, and treat your team as people, not tools. The Ebira film industry is full of promise, but it needs leaders who care, who listen, and who grow with their people.

The path forward is clear. Own your mistakes. Make things right. Let your legacy be one of transformation, not regret.

It'z Odozaha