The Way Forward
In the last few weeks, we have heard our former employees as they expressed the shortcomings of the work culture in the Okayplayer and OkayAfrica offices. As we get back to publishing and forging a new path forward with all critique in consideration, we are committed to continuously re-imagining our company structure and values for all creators, our audience, and the creatives we dedicate this space to amplifying. We ask that you bear with us as we work to make these changes.
As an external investigation into our workplace culture and the allegations made is underway, we will continue to chart our development, advancements, and fair practice initiatives while we work as a collective staff to rebuild our company and ensure our livelihood and professional contribution to society.
Our Mission
At OkayMedia our mission is to empower creatives to tell the stories of our culture that reflect our unique perspectives. We focus on stories about and for Black culture and the diaspora through our respective brands Okayplayer and OkayAfrica.
Our Values
Our core values are transparency, accountability, and respect. We implement these values through our work practices with each other, with our audiences and with our partners.
Our Commitment
We are committed to continuously developing new structures by enhancing our People and Human Resources department, providing competitive employee benefits, a clear path towards rewards and promotions, and an open forum that allows all employees to contribute to the rebuilding of our culture and environment through transparency and open engagement.
There is currently an independent investigation into our workplace culture underway. We will implement the recommendations from the investigation to ensure we continue to build a workplace that allows for a healthy work environment that prioritizes talent retention, professional and creative growth while updating you along the way through soon to be launched initiatives. This is a step forward towards transparency as we re-imagine the structures to create an equitable workspace for all. We look forward to making these changes and continuing to serve our audience with the quality and excellence that you have come to expect of us.
