‘I faked cancer to raise money from Nigerian public’ – Blessing CEO confesses
Nigerian internet personality Blessing CEO has publicly stated that her widely discussed battle with breast cancer was fabricated.
In a recent interview with Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, Blessing CEO revealed that financial pressures prompted her to create the story about the illness. The video of the conversation began circulating on social media Thursday.
Blessing CEO explained that she felt the weight of impending shame and needed a quick cover story, leading her to claim she was fighting cancer. She attributed the stress of her situation to ongoing legal issues with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) related to a man identified as Dr. Onuoha Okeigwe.
She mentioned having undergone a medical examination several months ago, which revealed a lump in her breast. Medical tests indicated the lump was benign and not cancerous. Instead of sharing this diagnosis with the public, she opted to portray herself as battling a life-threatening condition, aiming to evoke sympathy from Nigerians in hopes of receiving financial support.
“I do not have cancer at all. I went for a check-up a few months ago, and although a lump was found, it was not cancerous,” Blessing CEO stated. She admitted to exploiting the situation, saying, “I used that opportunity to come out and cry for help, telling people the lump was cancer. I was playing an emotional game. I needed money, but I did not ask for it directly.”
She expressed regret over her actions, noting that the incident has left her feeling ashamed.
