Nigerian content creator and philanthropist, Michelle Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, has publicly apologized to several prominent figures and Nigerians following weeks of controversy surrounding her actions on social media.
In a video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, the influencer admitted that some of her recent actions, including consuming a substance during a live video were wrong and disappointing, especially to young people who look up to her.
Addressing Nigerians in the video, King Mitchy acknowledged her mistakes and said she was ready to accept responsibility.
She said she had spent days reflecting on her behaviour and realised she had acted wrongly.
According to her, the incident during the live session was inappropriate, particularly because many young girls see her as a role model.
King Mitchy also extended a public apology to Seyi Tinubu, the son of Bola Tinubu.
She explained that although she had previously apologised to him privately, she felt it was necessary to do so publicly because the perceived disrespect occurred in the public space.
Expressing regret, she thanked him for his support and assured him she would never take it for granted.
The influencer also apologized to the revered monarch, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife.
In the emotional video, King Mitchy knelt while expressing remorse for mentioning the monarch’s name during the heated online exchanges.
She asked for forgiveness, saying she was deeply sorry for dragging the traditional ruler into the controversy.
King Mitchy equally apologised to activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. Describing him as her “brother,” she said she now better understood the cause he was fighting for and acknowledged that he was advocating for a better Nigeria.
She admitted that instead of confronting him, she should have supported the cause he was championing.
Insightlinks recalled how controversy began in late February after King Mitchy announced online that she had renovated a dilapidated school within six days, suggesting that meaningful change in Nigeria could happen quickly when there was genuine commitment.
However, her comments were widely interpreted as subtle criticism of VeryDarkMan, who responded by accusing her of being used to improve the public image of the current administration.
The situation escalated further after she shared what she claimed was a WhatsApp conversation with the Ooni of Ife, stating that the monarch had reached out to her.
The claim sparked backlash on social media, with many users accusing her of showing disrespect to the traditional ruler.
The controversy took a dramatic turn when King Mitchy, during a distressing Instagram live session, appeared to consume a substance believed by viewers to be bleach.
Concerned followers immediately urged her to stop during the broadcast.
Shortly afterwards, a statement posted on her Instagram page by her management team claimed that she had died at Prime Care Hospital in Abuja after doctors allegedly failed to revive her.
However, the claim was later retracted.
Her management subsequently clarified that she was alive and recovering.
The hospital also released a statement denying the report, stating that the influencer was never admitted to its facility and did not die there.
Meanwhile, Seyi Tinubu had earlier denied allegations linking him to the feud between King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan.
In a statement shared on Instagram, he explained that he had only met the influencer once at a public event where he supported her NGO as part of his philanthropic efforts.
According to him, the interaction was strictly public and there had never been any private meeting or secret arrangement between them.
Tinubu also criticised what he described as attempts to drag his name into a conflict he had no role in, insisting that supporting charitable causes should not be turned into controversy.
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