Bento Africa: Employees Lament Toxic Work Conditions With #HorribleBosses

The Twitter space is currently on fire as employees share their own experiences with the hashtag #HorribleBosses.

The Genesis

An article titled “Tyranny in the workplace: The chaotic culture of Bento Africa” was published on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 and it birthed the #HorribleBosses

The article reports how CEO of Nigerian payroll startup, Bento Africa, Ebun Okubanjo and co-founder Chidozie Okonkwo terribly treat employees ranging from unconscionable curse words and verbal abuse, refusing to grant leave and time off, erratic termination without following due process amongst other allegation.

Bento Africa Reacts

Reacting to the article, Ebun via his Twitter handle said, "“I once had a viral incident online I refused to address. Still do.

"Now the writers at @TechCabal I fired are preparing to do a hit piece to expose my flaws while hiding their incompetence,” he said.

He continued, “Like that Frankfurt picture. Social is a cut of the whole.

"Got an email of me cursing someone out. Yes that’s me. Praising someone- me too.

"I'm more than one dimension but when it comes to work – Be!”

I once had a viral incident online I refused to address. Still do. Now the writers at @TechCabal I fired are preparing to do a hit piece. To expose my flaws while hiding their incompetence.

— ebun okubanjo (@EbunOkubanjo) March 21, 2022

After the publication went viral, other Nigerians shared their own experiences with the hashtag #HorribleBosses.

Check out some of the shared experiences below;

 

Yes,there are lots of horrible bosses, but truth be told, many of us are guilty of being horrible to our subordinates. Many of us have been rude to our cleaners, drivers, gatekeepers just bcos we feel we are superior than them. We needa learn to respect everyone #HorribleBosses

— Olusola Olayinka (@OlusolaOlayin13) March 22, 2022

 

We have all been subordinates and experienced what it is like to work under different bosses. Some experiences good and others may have not been palatable but If we are able to grow ourselves mentally and otherwise, it will all be worth it in the end #HorribleBosses pic.twitter.com/54t3fieMe6

— Naijatainment (@Naijatainment) March 22, 2022

 

Imagine a boss verbally abusing me for referring to and some others as "Dear Mr Akinsola or Dear Mrs.kadi"
My offense was that they weren't my mate and they had children my age at home #horriblebosses

— Tony O (@sir_tonero) March 22, 2022

 

Excuses only enable these brands. This is a lesson to be learned and then they should improve their work culture. If this #HorribleBosses was a trend in an advanced economy, these companies would loose customers and even the work relationships they have with other brands.

— MiDé Fashion County (@MideFashion_C) March 22, 2022

 

I done Even Taya for all dis horrible bosses matter sef, naso one tell me say make I come dey stay for him own family house during service year so that I go turn errand boy Alaye abeg getat no be the agreement be dat #HorribleBosses

— OG Wahidi YBNL (@Ojere5) March 22, 2022

 

Dear Bosses,

Nothing justifies degrading & insulting employees.

Even if you are a start-up founder eager to produce results or a manager with a deadline,

They have emotions and self worth.

You pay them doesn’t qualify you to insult them.
Agree?#horriblebosses #ToxicWorkplace

— Christian Augustine⚜ (@chrisdadiva) March 22, 2022

 

In the work place who is supposed to maintain the balance between the employer and the employee? the HR right? but guess what, they are the most toxic people in the work place.#toxicworkplace

— Sugar (@itsuccessx) March 22, 2022