Nigerian relationship expert Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has sparked fresh conversation around parenting dynamics—urging single mothers to let fathers be fathers.
With her usual bold and no-holds-barred fashion, in a video that’s now making rounds online, the controversial social commentator didn’t mince words as she called out women who weaponize children against their fathers. Her message was clear: “Personal beef should never override parental duties.”
Pointing to Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo as a shining example, Blessing CEO praised the star for how she gracefully raised her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, into a poised and accomplished young woman. But more than that, she lauded Iyabo’s maturity in navigating co-parenting without letting past relationship issues sour her daughter’s bond with her father.
“Iyabo Ojo has done an excellent job raising her daughter,” Blessing said. “She didn’t let bitterness block access. That’s the result of wisdom and emotional intelligence.”
Blessing CEO’s comments arrive at a crucial time, as conversations around toxic parenting, father alienation, and emotional trauma in children continue to trend across Nigerian social media spaces.
She rounded off with a strong call to action: “Baby mamas, let these men be fathers. You don’t have to like him, but your child deserves him.”
With that, Blessing CEO delivers not just advice, but a challenge to Nigerian single mothers—choose healing, not hostility; co-parenting, not combat. And if in doubt, look to Iyabo Ojo for a masterclass in how it’s done.
