I Am Not Proud Of What I Did, I Was Able To Raise N13 Million From Whole Cancer Drama–Blessing CEO

According to a report by Leadership on Friday November 13, 2026, controversial Nigerian relationship coach and social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has admitted falsely claiming to have cancer to obtain financial donations from members of the public, revealing that she collected N13 million through the fundraising campaign.

Blessing made the confession during an interview with social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). She explained that financial pressure arising from a dispute and fear of public embarrassment influenced her decision to mislead her followers.

According to the influencer, she had previously visited a hospital for a medical examination, where doctors discovered a lump in her breast. However, she clarified that medical examinations did not establish that the lump was cancerous.

Despite knowing this, she admitted using the discovery to create a cancer narrative that would attract sympathy and encourage people to send her money.

“Honestly, I do not have cancer. The truth is, I had gone for a check-up a few months ago, and they found a lump on my breast, but it was not cancerous. So, I took advantage of that,” she said.

She further explained that her initial intention was to suggest selling some of her personal properties, including her car and house. However, her supporters encouraged her to provide her bank details so they could contribute financially.

Donations reportedly continued until VDM challenged her claims publicly and requested evidence of her alleged cancer diagnosis, leading to a halt in contributions.

Blessing also alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been putting pressure on her to settle a financial obligation owed to a man, warning that failure to repay could result in public exposure and legal charges.

She said the fear of humiliation pushed her towards the deceptive fundraising strategy rather than openly requesting financial assistance.

Admitting the amount generated, the influencer expressed regret over her actions.

“I am not proud of what I did. I was able to raise N13 million from the whole cancer drama,” she said.

Her confession follows months of public controversy surrounding her cancer allegations and questions about the authenticity of medical documents shared during the fundraising exercise.

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