Blessing Okoro, better known as Blessing CEO, has confirmed that her second son, Bryan, died while she remains in Kirikiri custody, then immediately distanced herself from a public fundraising campaign launched in her name.
The social media personality spoke in an audio clip first circulated by Amira Agiye, also identified in reports as Isarima Agiye, of the Isaamira Love Foundation.
“My second son, Bryan, was full of life. While in custody, I lost Bryan. I pray this turns out positive so I can leave this place, pick up the pieces of my life and pay my respects to him.”
Agiye used that recording to appeal for N56 million. She said N20 million was needed to meet bail conditions and another N36 million to settle people she described as complainants in the case against Blessing.
“It is sad to announce to you all that Blessing CEO has just lost her second son. Please, Nigerians, let’s forgive her for the sake of that boy who is still in the mortuary. With Blessing’s full consent and authorisation, I’m appealing to all Nigerians to help donate so we can help her out of this situation,” she said.
Blessing later rejected that claim in a phone conversation with actress Doris Ogala.
“I never authorised anyone to solicit funds on my behalf. I’m the best person to announce the news of my son’s passing.”
Agiye fired back with a voice note of her own.
“Blessing CEO, please do not tarnish my image. You gave me the go-ahead to ask people for funds on your behalf. I even visited you twice while you were in prison. You personally appealed to me to raise money on your behalf, so please let’s be honest about what happened.”
The clash turned a private crisis into a public argument over consent, money and reputation. Some reports linked Bryan’s death to an asthma attack. No official medical confirmation of the cause has been published.
Crossdresser and media personality Bobrisky appealed for compassion and asked the EFCC to consider bail.
“I’ve always been a big believer in forgiveness. Blessing CEO might have said things in the past that hurt some Nigerians, and perhaps that’s why many of you find it difficult to show her kindness. But hearing about the passing of her second son broke me. Many mothers will understand this pain. May we never lose our child. Can EFCC please consider giving her bail? That lady is broken, and I genuinely feel for Blessing CEO.”
Blessing is standing trial, not serving a conviction. The EFCC arraigned her on June 9, 2026, on a two-count charge of stealing and obtaining money by false pretences in an alleged N69.15 million Lekki property deal involving Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited. She pleaded not guilty. On July 23, 2026, Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court granted her N20 million bail with two sureties in like sum. She has not perfected those conditions and has remained in custody. The trial was adjourned to October 12, 2026.