Self-acclaimed relationship expert and social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has tendered a public apology to Nigerians for her past remarks and conduct, saying she regrets commenting on other people’s pain without understanding what they went through.
In an emotional video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, November 3, days after her release from detention and following the death of her son, Brian, the controversial influencer described herself as broken and drained, saying she had learnt her lessons the hard way.
“I’m so sorry for talking about pain I’ve never experienced. I’m coming to realize that talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words,” she said.
Blessing CEO’s apology comes amid renewed scrutiny of her controversial public statements, including her comments during the domestic violence dispute between the late Bimbo Ogbonna and her husband, IVD, and her repeated criticism of May Edochie during her marital crisis with Yul Edochie.
She also faced widespread backlash in 2026 after claiming she had stage four breast cancer and soliciting donations from the public, a fundraising appeal that turned controversial after questions were raised about the medical report she submitted. She later clarified that she did not have a confirmed stage four diagnosis.
In the video, Blessing CEO also paid tribute to her late son, whom she fondly called “Doom Doom,” saying she missed him dearly and was determined to make amends.
“I miss you, Brian. I miss you so much, and I promise to correct every wrong,” she said.
She revealed that her mother has been struggling to cope with the loss, noting that they sometimes hide from each other just to cry.
Describing her apology as a decision to retrace her steps, Blessing CEO likened herself to the biblical prodigal son, saying she was not ashamed to return home and start afresh.
“I’m not ashamed of coming back home. I just want to find my way back,” she added.
In a lengthy caption accompanying the video, she wrote:
“I am confused, my brain is so numb, the only thing I see is darkness, everywhere just blur for my eyes. Go ahead and mock me, yes throw my own words and mistakes to my face maybe I would learn that way.
Is this not hard enough, where everything no longer makes sense.
I am sorry for speaking about the pains I have never felt carelessly.
I am so sorry because I am realizing that talk is cheap but action is loud. I am only human, with blood flowing through my veins so I am bound to make mistakes, mistakes have a price and that is what I am paying for now.
With my tears, I am so broken to the point that I am losing myself. Pray for me because I am exhausted from praying by myself.
So I will say this over and over again, I am sorry to everyone I have hurt with words and actions, now I can feel every bit of your pain that I once mocked.
To those who still love me despite my mistakes I am sorry. To those who no longer love me because of my actions, I am sorry.
I am back home like the prodigal son in the Bible and I am not ashamed to come back home where I had abundance, instead of eating crumbs on the street.
I am that prodigal child who is not ashamed to make a U-turn from my lost direction. Let’s start all over again, now that I have learnt the lessons in a hard way.
To my son who passed, Dum Dum, as I call him, I miss you and I promise to correct every wrong to keep making you proud in heaven. Your brother misses you too including granny, your bestie Amara and daddy too. We miss you so much.
But no problem, I hope you are resting peacefully, while you watch us over here as a guardian angel.”
Self-acclaimed relationship expert and social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has tendered a public apology to Nigerians for her past remarks and conduct, saying she regrets commenting on other people’s pain without understanding what they went through.
In an emotional video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, November 3, days after her release from detention and following the death of her son, Brian, the controversial influencer described herself as broken and drained, saying she had learnt her lessons the hard way.
“I’m so sorry for talking about pain I’ve never experienced. I’m coming to realize that talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words,” she said.
Blessing CEO’s apology comes amid renewed scrutiny of her controversial public statements, including her comments during the domestic violence dispute between the late Bimbo Ogbonna and her husband, IVD, and her repeated criticism of May Edochie during her marital crisis with Yul Edochie.
She also faced widespread backlash in 2026 after claiming she had stage four breast cancer and soliciting donations from the public, a fundraising appeal that turned controversial after questions were raised about the medical report she submitted. She later clarified that she did not have a confirmed stage four diagnosis.
In the video, Blessing CEO also paid tribute to her late son, whom she fondly called “Doom Doom,” saying she missed him dearly and was determined to make amends.
“I miss you, Brian. I miss you so much, and I promise to correct every wrong,” she said.
She revealed that her mother has been struggling to cope with the loss, noting that they sometimes hide from each other just to cry.
Describing her apology as a decision to retrace her steps, Blessing CEO likened herself to the biblical prodigal son, saying she was not ashamed to return home and start afresh.
“I’m not ashamed of coming back home. I just want to find my way back,” she added.
In a lengthy caption accompanying the video, she wrote:
“I am confused, my brain is so numb, the only thing I see is darkness, everywhere just blur for my eyes. Go ahead and mock me, yes throw my own words and mistakes to my face maybe I would learn that way.
Is this not hard enough, where everything no longer makes sense.
I am sorry for speaking about the pains I have never felt carelessly.
I am so sorry because I am realizing that talk is cheap but action is loud. I am only human, with blood flowing through my veins so I am bound to make mistakes, mistakes have a price and that is what I am paying for now.
With my tears, I am so broken to the point that I am losing myself. Pray for me because I am exhausted from praying by myself.
So I will say this over and over again, I am sorry to everyone I have hurt with words and actions, now I can feel every bit of your pain that I once mocked.
To those who still love me despite my mistakes I am sorry. To those who no longer love me because of my actions, I am sorry.
I am back home like the prodigal son in the Bible and I am not ashamed to come back home where I had abundance, instead of eating crumbs on the street.
I am that prodigal child who is not ashamed to make a U-turn from my lost direction. Let’s start all over again, now that I have learnt the lessons in a hard way.
To my son who passed, Dum Dum, as I call him, I miss you and I promise to correct every wrong to keep making you proud in heaven. Your brother misses you too including granny, your bestie Amara and daddy too. We miss you so much.
But no problem, I hope you are resting peacefully, while you watch us over here as a guardian angel.”
