Refund My ₦20M Now!” — Oil Money Drags Blessing CEO Over Alleged Fake Cancer Story.
Nigerian businessman and music executive, Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo, widely known as Oil Money, has publicly demanded the return of ₦20 million he says he donated to relationship coach, Blessing Okoro, after doubts emerged about her recent cancer claims.
The controversy began last week when Blessing CEO shared an emotional video online, tearfully shaving off her hair while announcing that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. In the clip, she said she was frightened and uncertain about what lay ahead.
Not long after, she posted another video claiming she had started selling off some of her belongings to raise money for treatment. She also appealed to the public for financial support, a move that touched many Nigerians and led to donations from sympathetic supporters.
However, the situation quickly took a dramatic turn when inconsistencies in her story began to circulate online.
A woman identified as Miss Deborah Mbara later surfaced, alleging that the medical report Blessing CEO shared online actually belonged to her and had been altered to mislead the public.
The controversy intensified further during an Instagram Live session hosted by Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, where a lawyer questioned Blessing CEO about the claims. Her inability to give clear answers during the conversation fueled even more suspicion, prompting several donors to begin demanding refunds.
On April 3, Oil Money escalated the matter by posting a legal document on his Instagram page, insisting that the ₦20 million he contributed was obtained under false pretences.
According to him, the money was given in good faith to support cancer treatment, but the unfolding revelations suggest the story may have been fabricated. His legal representatives have now issued a formal demand, asking Blessing CEO to refund the full amount within seven days and provide proof of payment within that same timeframe.
The letter also warned that failure to comply could trigger immediate legal action, including a formal complaint to law enforcement authorities and a lawsuit seeking damages, interest, and legal fees.
Sharing the document online, Oil Money didn’t hold back in his message, writing: “Justice isn’t optional. Refund what’s owed. Blessing CEO, return my ₦20 million immediately before it becomes a bigger problem for you.”
Check out the legal document shared by Oil Money below:
