By Zuleihat Owuiye, Nigeria

Controversial Nigerian relationship influencer Blessing CEO has confirmed the death of her son, Bryan Onyedikachi, while distancing herself from a fundraising campaign reportedly launched in her name.

Blessing, who is currently dealing with legal proceedings and bail conditions, reportedly lost her second son while she was still in prison.

News of the child’s death became public after Amira Agiye, the Chief Executive Officer of the Isaamira Foundation, shared a video announcing the development and appealing for financial support for Blessing.

However, Blessing has now clarified that she did not authorise anyone to make the announcement on her behalf or solicit money from the public.

In a phone conversation with actress Doris Ogala, Blessing confirmed that her son had died but expressed displeasure that the news was made public by someone she said she had not authorised.

Ogala subsequently shared part of the conversation while warning members of the public against sending money to the fundraising campaign.

“Please oo, if you have donated money, go and collect your money back from that lady. Blessing says she doesn’t know the lady. She didn’t ask her to raise money for her,” Ogala said.

She further claimed that Blessing was already close to completing the process required for her bail and rejected reports that the influencer was seeking ₦56 million from the public.

“I’m aware that Blessing is almost done with her bail conditions and process, but saying that she’s soliciting for N56 million is a lie. And this is fraudulent,” Ogala added.

During the recorded conversation, Blessing herself reiterated that she had not given anyone permission to raise funds on her behalf.

“I didn’t give anybody consent. And I think I’m in the best position to break the news of my son’s death, not an entire stranger,” she said.

Her comments have since drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the announcement of her son’s death and the fundraising appeal that followed.

Blessing’s latest statement makes it clear that while she has confirmed the death of her son, she does not want any fundraising campaign conducted in her name without her approval.

The development comes at a difficult period for the social media personality, who remains involved in legal proceedings and has been working through her bail requirements.

The controversy has also prompted calls for members of the public to exercise caution before making financial donations based on appeals circulating online, particularly when the person allegedly receiving the funds has not personally confirmed the campaign.

For now, Blessing has confirmed the tragic loss of her son but has rejected any suggestion that she authorised the reported ₦56 million fundraising effort.