ACTOR MELVIN ALUSA QUITS SALEM OVER TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT

Actor Melvin Alusa who plays the role of Melchizedek on Salem has quit the popular TV series because of toxic work environment.

In a statement on his social media, Melvin said he has faced emotional blackmail, gas-lighting and manipulation, “As you may be aware I have been on the Maisha magic series Salem playing Melchizedek for the past year. However, I have now resigned from this position due to unacceptable work conditions. I owe it to my beloved fans, the fans of the show and the larger audience in general to let you know the reasons behind my resignation. I am dedicated to my craft and have honed and mastered my skills for close to two decades. I must, therefore, preserve and protect it jealousy. 

I unfortunately couldn’t bear the toxic work environment anymore. The bad leadership, emotional blackmail, gas-lighting, manipulation and health hazards, led to an environment that became impossible for me to perform my role as an actor, and to deliver powerful moments to the role and story as a whole. It’s at this point that I felt the need to leave with my dignity intact and my head held high.”

He added they have been suffering in silence, “I am now requesting the Salem production team to manage the welfare of their Actors and crew, many of whom are suffering in silence. I now say goodbye to you, and thank you so much for all the love and support you showed me while I was on the show as Melchizedek Karani, I wish you a lovely journey even as you proceed with my replacement, the gifted and capable Charles Ouda who will proceed from here. I shall keep you posted on my next project.”