Nigerian relationship influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has broken down in tears in an emotional video, publicly apologising to people she may have hurt with her words and actions following her release from prison on bail.
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Key Highlights
- Blessing CEO has apologised in a tearful video after her release from prison on bail.
- She admitted speaking carelessly about people’s pain she knew nothing about.
- The apology follows the death of her son, Bryan.
- Her partner, IVD, has also reportedly apologised to family and friends.
- Reactions on X are divided between sympathy and scepticism.
The influencer, who has been facing intense public criticism over her past controversies, expressed deep remorse, admitting that her experiences in recent months had made her understand the pain of others.
In the emotional video circulating on social media, Blessing CEO acknowledged that she had spoken carelessly about situations and personal struggles she had never experienced.
“The only thing I see now is darkness. People can go ahead and mock me for my mistakes. I’m so sorry for speaking about people’s pain when I knew nothing about what they were going through.
“I’m sorry to everyone I have hurt with my words and actions. I’m only realising now that talk is cheap,” she said.
Her apology comes amid a difficult period for the influencer, who reportedly lost her son, Bryan, to an asthma attack in June while she was in custody.
The loss of her child has added another painful dimension to the controversies surrounding her, with the influencer appearing visibly emotional as she reflected on her past behaviour and the consequences of her actions.
Her partner, IVD, has also reportedly issued an apology to family members and friends, expressing regret over years of struggles and strained relationships.
Nigerians Divided Over Apology
The video has generated mixed reactions, with some social media users expressing sympathy for Blessing CEO over the death of her son, while others questioned whether her apology represented genuine remorse or another temporary change in behaviour.
Reacting to the video, X user @ChuksEricE wrote: “Blessing CEO Breaks Down in Tears, Publicly Apologises and Asks for Forgiveness.”
Another user, @Brightgunners10, expressed suspicion about her emotional appeal, alleging that it could be an attempt to regain public sympathy.
The user wrote: “She’s now setting up an emotional connection in order to continue her fraudulent activities. If you like go send her money for any deal after this video you go cry like a goat.”
Similarly, @fineboyromeo questioned whether the influencer had genuinely changed, writing: “This is how she does it everytime after this phase she’d then come back and start behaving like a witch again it’s hard for anyone to sympathize with her cause we know this is all for show.”
Another X user, @Sarkinijebu, referenced her association with IVD, writing: “I warned you to commot hand from Juju and IVD you nongree.”
Also reacting, @BuckwildHenry appeared unconvinced by the apology, stating: “This is just the beginning of your sorrows,u did worse to people. Meanwhile where is dat your riff raff boyfriend u were mocking us with? This girl never see anything.”
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‘No Man Is Perfect’
However, some users urged Nigerians to allow her an opportunity to reflect, heal and rebuild her life.
@ayumzi offered words of encouragement, writing: “no man is perfect… the life no get manual, good you are now graduating into a better phase of yourself. Don’t beat yourself too much madam, just sin no more and move on.”
Similarly, @lakaas123 expressed sympathy over the death of her son, writing: “I sincerely hope she has learned from this experience and chooses not to return to her past ways.
“No parent should ever have to endure the pain of losing a child. This is undoubtedly a deeply turbulent and heartbreaking period for her.
“I also hope that, in time, people find it in their hearts to forgive her and allow her the opportunity to heal and move forward.”
The reactions reflect the divided public opinion surrounding Blessing CEO, as some Nigerians believe her recent experiences should give her an opportunity for personal transformation, while others remain sceptical because of her previous controversies.
For now, her emotional apology has reopened conversations about accountability, forgiveness and whether people who have faced public backlash can genuinely change their ways.
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