Blessing CEO Attributes Cancer Controversy to "Miscommunication" and Confirms ₦13 Million in Public Donations

Blessing CEO clarifies her cancer diagnosis was "miscommunicated" and confirms receiving ₦13 million in donations while awaiting further medical results.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 4, 2026, 11:19 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from LEADERSHIP Media Group.

The "Miscommunication" of a Stage Four Diagnosis

Controversial relationship therapist Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, is attempting to manage a firestorm of public skepticism following her recent health announcements. In a viral interview with "Egungun of Lagos" released on Saturday, the media personality claimed that the confusion surrounding her medical status was due to her lack of medical training. She asserted that she was merely relaying what she had been told by her healthcare providers and that the public's perception of her having "stage four" cancer was a result of miscommunication during a highly emotional period.

Clarifying the ₦13 Million Donation Drive

Addressing the intense scrutiny over her fundraising efforts, Blessing CEO pushed back against online rumors claiming she had raised upwards of ₦100 million. She confirmed that while she did receive significant support from the public, the actual figure stands at ₦13 million. Despite the ongoing backlash from critics like VeryDarkMan, who have called for greater transparency, she maintained that she is still open to donations for her upcoming medical procedures, stating, "I still need people’s donations, but if you want to."

Awaiting Biopsy and Oncologist Feedback

The therapist provided a more granular timeline of her medical journey, explaining that a lump she initially thought was benign was later flagged as cancerous. She clarified that she has not yet undergone chemotherapy and is currently waiting for follow-up biopsy results to determine the specific classification and stage of the illness. "I don't know the stage I am right now," she admitted, noting that an appointment with her oncologist in the coming days would provide the definitive medical clarity she and her followers are seeking.