Blessing CEO Announces Engagement to IVD Amid Ongoing Controversy
Taking to her Instagram page, Blessing CEO shared the news of her engagement to Lagos celebrity auto dealer, Ikechukwu Darry Ogbonna (IVD), in an emotionally charged post:
“I SAID YES….. @ivd001
For the first time, I didn’t want drama. For the first time, I didn’t want the noise. I just wanted peace and softness—to hear our heartbeats as one, to feel you breathe into my face. Let’s do this together, forever. YES, YES, YES, I WILL MARRY YOU. IKECHUKWU DARRY OGBONNA.”
The announcement, accompanied by an intimate photo of the couple, has reignited public conversation around a relationship that has been steeped in speculation and controversy since its inception.
IVD’s proposal comes nearly three years after the tragic death of his wife, Bimbo Ogbonna, who passed away from injuries sustained in a domestic fire incident. The event shocked many and sparked widespread discourse about domestic abuse and toxic relationships in Nigeria.
Blessing CEO, a self-proclaimed relationship expert, publicly defended IVD following Bimbo’s death, claiming to be his therapist at the time. She alleged that Bimbo had a history of violence and struggled with mental health, suggesting her death was a result of suicide rather than domestic abuse.
This stance led to a wave of backlash. In March 2023, Blessing CEO was remanded by the Lagos State Federal High Court in connection with the ongoing legal battle between IVD and Bimbo’s family. She had gone as far as releasing voice notes and alleged chat histories between the late couple during Instagram Live sessions, actions which led to her arrest by the Nigerian Police for cyberbullying and defamation.
Despite the controversy, Blessing CEO maintained that her actions stemmed from a genuine desire to clarify the truth as a relationship expert—not from romantic involvement. However, the nature of her relationship with IVD continued to spark speculation, especially as the two were often seen together publicly.
Rumors of their romantic involvement have circulated since late 2022, shortly after Bimbo’s passing. With the recent engagement now confirmed, it appears those speculations were not unfounded.