Controversial relationship therapist Blessing Okoro popularly known as Blessing CEO, sent social media into a frenzy yesterday by announcing the end of engagement to auto-dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, known as IVD.
Hours later, she came it was a deliberate ploy to stir controversy and reclaim the spotlight.
Blessing shared a video with IVD shaking hands, signaling an amicable split.
She declared the engagement over and mentioned plans to sell or give away the ring while covering a tattoo on her neck.
The news shocked followers, given the couple’s high-profile romance, which began gaining attention in 2023 when Blessing hinted at a mystery man and later confirmed as IVD, who had her face tattooed on his arm.
But in a follow-up Instagram post, she admitted the breakup was a calculated move to test her ability to generate controversy, claiming she had regained her knack for attention.
She confirmed reconciliation with IVD and teased upcoming wedding plans, mentioning that traditional wedding attire for guests was ready.
“I was losing my touch of controversy. Decided to test it again. I still got the magic. No be Blessingceo again. Boom. Boo boo for life. They love bad news ooooooo. Wedding loading,” she wrote.
In another post, she expressed how sorry she was for distracting people as she announced that she has reconciled with her man.
“Apologising to bloggers, she thanked them for always making her trend as she announced that her asoebi is ready.
“Sorry for distracting you people, No vex we don reconcile. Bloggers no vex . Thanks for always trending me ok. Asoebi is ready ooo. If we break up again I will still come and tell you people”.
Their engagement, announced in April 2025 fuelled months of wedding speculation, despite IVD’s controversial history, including his 2022 connection to the death of his ex-wife, Bimbo Ogbonna, and an August 2025 arrest linked to domestic violence allegations.