Blessing CEO, also known as Blessing Okoro, faced severe online backlash after posting a tribute to late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who died from liver cancer. Netizens reminded her of her recent fake cancer stunt where she solicited donations.
Blessing CEO's Controversial Tribute
Following the death of Alexx Ekubo on Tuesday afternoon, Blessing CEO took to Instagram to express her grief, writing, "God will punish cancer .. We waited for u to show up ?. Your fought silently Rest in peace". However, her words quickly drew criticism because weeks earlier, she had staged a dramatic claim of having stage 4 cancer. She posted videos of herself crying while shaving her head and asked for public donations, which later turned out to be a hoax.
Backlash and Locked Comments
Many Nigerians flooded her comment section, accusing her of mocking the disease that killed the actor. Some users wrote, "This is the sickness you made a joke about?" and "Cancer left Blessing CEO who wanted it so badly and took away Alex Ekubo". The intense backlash forced Blessing CEO to lock her comment section to prevent further attacks.
The controversy reignited discussions about her fake cancer scam, where she used an edited medical report to solicit funds. The original owner of the report threatened legal action, leading to calls for her arrest and demands for refunds.
Nollywood Mourns Alexx Ekubo
Colleagues like Deyemi Okanlawon, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Bimbo Ademoye shared heartfelt tributes online, emphasizing the fragility of life and urging kindness. The actor's death has left a void in the industry.
