Chi-chi Nwanoku apologises for alleged bullying incidents

The Sunday Mirror reports that Chi-Chi Nwanoku has issued an apology to young musicians in her Chineke orchestra, regretting alleged incidents of high-handed behaviour.

In an email to musicians she wrote: ‘I am truly sorry for everything I have said or done that has been experienced as bullying.

‘Bullying could not be further away from any of my intended actions, but I accept this has been the experience of some players, conductors and staff. “I have to change the way I interact with you and I am determined to do so…’

Ms Nwanoku last week stepped down from all her positions with the orchestra, except that of artistic director.

The Charity Commission said: ‘We have opened a compliance case into Chineke! Foundation, in relation to potential governance concerns reported in the media.’

None of this has been reported anywhere, except in slippedisc.com and the Mirror. The rest of the media is weirdly silent.