Nigerian relationship influencer Blessing CEO has confirmed that her relationship with businessman Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, has come to an end.
The self-acclaimed relationship expert made the announcement during an Instagram Live session on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, while responding to a follower who asked whether she and IVD were still together.
Blessing gave a direct response, making it clear that they had separated and that she was ready to move on with her life.
Her announcement has attracted attention because of the couple’s highly publicised romance, their engagement and the controversies that surrounded their relationship.
1. Blessing CEO confirms she has broken up with IVD
During the Instagram Live session, Blessing was asked about her relationship status with IVD.
She replied that they were no longer together, adding that she had decided to listen to people who had repeatedly advised her to end the relationship.
In her words:
“No, we are no longer together. We have broken up. Is that not what you people want? These days I like to respect my fans. Everybody said leave IVD, IVD is not good for you. He brought you bad luck. Trust me, I have left him, and I have picked up the pieces of my life.”
Her response appeared to put an end to speculation about whether the couple were still romantically involved.
However, neither Blessing nor IVD has publicly provided further details explaining what led to their latest separation.
2. How Blessing CEO and IVD started their relationship
Blessing CEO and IVD became a subject of public discussion after their relationship became known in January 2025.
Their romance began months after the death of IVD’s former wife, Bimbo Ogbonna, who died following a fire incident in 2022.
The circumstances surrounding Bimbo’s death generated widespread controversy and public debate. IVD faced allegations and criticism over the incident, although allegations should not be treated as established facts.
Blessing, who presented herself as a relationship expert, reportedly became involved in IVD’s life in a therapeutic capacity before their relationship developed into a romantic one.
Their relationship attracted mixed reactions, with some social media users supporting the pair while others questioned the timing and circumstances of their romance.
3. IVD proposed to Blessing CEO in April 2025
The relationship took a significant step forward in April 2025 when IVD proposed to Blessing CEO.
Blessing accepted the proposal, and the engagement became another major talking point among their followers.
The pair subsequently shared aspects of their relationship with the public, attracting attention through their social media appearances and romantic displays.
For many observers, the proposal suggested that the relationship was heading towards marriage.
However, their journey was not without difficulties. Their relationship later experienced public uncertainty, including reports of an earlier separation in 2025.
The latest announcement has therefore renewed questions about the future of their engagement and whether the couple have now made a final decision to go their separate ways.
4. Blessing says she has decided to listen to her fans
One of the most notable parts of Blessing’s announcement was her reference to the advice she had received from her followers.
According to her, many people had repeatedly encouraged her to leave IVD because they believed the relationship was not good for her.
She also referred to comments from people who blamed the relationship for the difficulties she had experienced.
Her statement suggests that public opinion had become part of the conversation surrounding her decision.
Nevertheless, Blessing did not identify a specific incident as the reason for the breakup. It would therefore be premature to conclude that any particular controversy or disagreement caused the separation.
5. What happens to their engagement?
With Blessing now publicly confirming that the relationship is over, attention is likely to turn to the couple’s engagement and what happens next.
The pair had previously presented themselves as engaged, but Blessing’s latest statement indicates that they are no longer together.
She has not, however, publicly explained whether the engagement has been formally called off or addressed any arrangements involving the engagement ring.
IVD has also not publicly responded to the breakup announcement in the reports available at the time of writing.
For now, Blessing’s statement remains the clearest indication of the couple’s current relationship status.
Conclusion
Blessing CEO’s confirmation that she and IVD have broken up marks another development in a relationship that has attracted considerable public attention since 2025.
Although the couple once appeared to be moving towards marriage following their engagement, Blessing has now told her followers that they are no longer together.
Whether either party will provide more details about the separation remains to be seen.
