Social Media Influencer King Mitchy Confirmed Dead After Poisoning Incident
The management of popular Nigerian social media personality Mukoro Michelle, widely known as King Mitchy, has officially announced her untimely death. In a statement released on Saturday, February 28, 2026, her team revealed that she passed away at Prime Hospital in Abuja despite exhaustive medical efforts to save her life.
Medical Efforts and Family Tragedy
According to the management, King Mitchy was admitted in critical condition after consuming a poisonous substance. Doctors at the hospital worked tirelessly to stabilize her, but her condition was deemed too severe, and she could not be revived. In a heartbreaking turn of events, her mother reportedly fainted in Lagos upon receiving the news and was rushed to a separate medical facility for treatment.
The emotional statement from her management read, "We are deeply heartbroken to share that our beloved Michelle has passed on. Despite all efforts from the medical team here in Abuja, we were told her condition was critical, and sadly, she could not be revived." They described her as "more than a talent" and a cherished family member, full of life and dreams, while appealing for public prayers and privacy during this difficult time.
Background of Social Media Pressure
This tragedy follows a period of intense online controversy involving King Mitchy. She had been embroiled in a public feud with activist VeryDarkMan over allegations regarding her philanthropic projects. King Mitchy claimed to have renovated a school in six days and challenged the critic to provide N50 million for four more schools, leading to disputes about her funding and business activities.
The conflict escalated when she lost access to her business Instagram page, which she blamed on VeryDarkMan. In an attempt to defend herself, she shared a WhatsApp conversation allegedly with the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, praising her work. However, the palace denied the chat's authenticity, prompting King Mitchy to issue a public apology.
Public Reactions to the News
Social media users expressed shock and sorrow over King Mitchy's passing. One user, @viva_unique03, commented, "OmG this is not the way out naw @king__mitchy at least you stay off social media for a while and come back stronger not trying to end your life." Another, @official_ouk, noted, "Mitchy I don’t want to believe it’s true oo but I get right. VDM Oya over to you, are you still alive or you don die. I wish I can laugh but you get right ?" User @classicadeniyi443 added, "Mitchelle, just stop all of this, nobody want anybody dead, we all love ourselves, what we're all doing is just a phase of life."
King Mitchy had previously accused VeryDarkMan of making inappropriate allegations against her, including claims of "licking lollipop" and ties to Seyi Tinubu, though she did not confirm these details. She warned that she could also take action against pages and criticized the activist for portraying himself as morally superior.
The incident highlights the severe pressures faced by public figures in the digital age, with online conflicts potentially leading to devastating personal consequences. As the community mourns, questions remain about the broader impact of social media dynamics on mental health and well-being.
