Relationship counselor, actress, social media influencer and vlogger, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has apologised for her past comments, saying she has learnt a painful lesson and is ready to make amends.
Blessing CEO made the apology in an emotional video posted on her Instagram page on Tuesday, days after her release from custody and amid her grief over the recent death of her nine-year-old son, Bryan.
Bryan died in a hospital on June 8, 2026, while his mother was in custody at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, Lagos, over separate fraud allegations.
The boy, who was said to have suffered from chronic asthma, had experienced recurring health challenges from childhood.
Since her release on bail in late October, Blessing CEO has spoken publicly about the loss, expressing regret that she was unable to be with her son before his death.
In her latest video, she was seen crying inside a car, explaining that she had left home because she did not want her mother to see her in such a state.
She said: “I had to run away from the house. I’m inside the car because I don’t want my mum to see me like this. My family, what do you want me to do? Tell me because I’m confused. My brain is numb.
“I’m so sorry for speaking about the pain I know nothing about. I’m so sorry for speaking about the pain I’ve never felt. I’m sorry for speaking about it carelessly.
“I’m realising that talk is cheap. Talk is cheap. Action speaks louder than words. I’m so ashamed of myself, but I’m human. I’m bound to make mistakes, but mistakes also have a price, and I’m paying for it with my own tears.
“I’m sorry if my words have affected you in any way. Now I can feel the pain, and I don’t even wish it for my worst enemy. Maybe I was just ignorant. Life has taught me a lesson.
“To those who still love me despite everything, I’m sorry. To those who no longer love me because of my actions, I’m sorry.
“I’m back home like the prodigal son in the Bible. I’m not ashamed of coming back home where I was celebrated and had everything in abundance. Instead of eating crumbs on the table, this is me making a U-turn.
“I’m not ashamed to be lost. I just want to find my way back. Let’s start all over again. Now I have learnt my lesson in a very hard way, and I’m sorry.
“To my son who passed, whom I call Doom Doom, I miss you. I miss you, Bryan. I miss you so much, and I promise to correct every wrong. I’m ready to correct every wrong to keep making you proud in heaven.
“I’m sorry, Bryan. I’m sorry I wasn’t there. I’m sorry I came late. I don’t know, but I’m sorry.
“I’m praying that God finds me before it’s too late to shut down my heart and me to bury my own child. The pain is too much.”
Watch her video below: