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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing and her ex-boyfriend, Opeyemi Falegan, have settled their issues, four years after their public breakup.
In April 2022, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Blessing announced she was done with Falegan, saying they weren’t married. They later confirmed their split in separate videos on Instagram.
Falegan, who is from Ekiti, accused Blessing of being with him for money and sex in his video. The two have not been seen together publicly since their messy breakup. That changed when Falegan apologized to Blessing during a TikTok Live session.
In the TikTok Live video obtained by this newspaper on Monday, Blessing said Falegan needed to apologize before they could make peace. She remembered how his earlier comments about her hurt their relationship.
The actress said people still used some of his past remarks against her online. She also mentioned how she defended him against critics, even when their relationship was strained.
Blessing explained that she stepped in to tell people that Falegan was not the one who scammed them. “I told you something in February that if you must, you see what’s because of what you did five years ago, some irrelevant nitwits, they used to use it to insult me yesterday. That is to tell you the internet never forgets. There’s no letting go without an apology,” she said.
Falegan expressed regret about their past arguments. He told Blessing that he had grown and changed over the years. He encouraged them to move on and leave the past behind.
He acknowledged that they had different views on what happened and suggested they should not revisit the old issues. “From the bottom of my heart to the depth of my soul, do not be angry, Nkechi. That is gone. See that you have grown and become more mature. A gentleman wouldn’t extend the words of the lady. And another thing you need to understand is this: who I was yesterday is not who I am today,” he said.
“No rekindling”
The video quickly gained attention online, especially among fans of both Falegan and Blessing, who thought they might be back together. But both took to their social media on Sunday night to clear up any confusion.
In an Instagram statement, Blessing made it clear that she had no plans to restart her romance with Falegan. She emphasized that forgiving him did not mean they were getting back together.
She said she chose peace and forgiveness while stepping away from anything that no longer helped her life. “I have come to understand that growth is not just about moving forward, but also about making peace with the things that once broke you. Five years ago, a lot was said, a lot happened, and emotions were displayed publicly. But five years is a long time to carry hurt, anger, or resentment.
“I want to make something very clear: Making peace with someone from my past does not mean I want that person back in my present. Forgiveness is not a relationship announcement. Being cordial does not mean rekindling old flames. And letting go of bitterness does not mean reopening doors that life has already taught me to close.”
“Better left closed”
Blessing also stressed that some relationships should stay in the past. She explained that wishing someone well does not mean she wants them back in her life.
Her decision, she said, is not about bitterness but a choice by two adults to move away from years of negativity and find peace. “Some chapters are better left closed, not because there is hatred, but because there is growth. I can genuinely wish someone well without wanting to share my life with them again. So please, let’s not mistake maturity for romance or peace for a reunion.
“No bad blood, no bitterness, no going backwards. Just two adults choosing peace after years of unnecessary negativity. I have forgiven, I have healed, and most importantly, I have moved on. Some people belong in your memories, not your future. And that’s perfectly okay,” said Blessing.
Mutual understanding
Meanwhile, Falegan said the people he and Blessing were yesterday are not who they are today. He shared this in a Facebook post on Monday, noting that misunderstandings and tough experiences can happen in life.
He said that honest talks, mutual understanding, and the ability to move past disagreements can help restore peace. “To everyone who has followed our journey, shown concern, offered advice, said prayers and supported us through our differences, we would like to share something from our hearts. We are happy to share that we have resolved our differences and are in a very good place now. We have chosen to put the past behind us, embrace mutual understanding and move forward with kindness and respect.
“We also want to appeal to everyone who may have taken sides sincerely, defended either of us, or expressed strong opinions during that period. We appreciate the concern and love, but we kindly ask that you allow the matter to rest. There is no need for further arguments, blame or negativity on our behalf. Nobody is perfect, and we believe there is strength in forgiveness, maturity in understanding and beauty in choosing peace,” said Falegan.
He added that they hold no grudges and hope those who truly care about them will be happy to see them move on to a better chapter in their lives. “Thank you for standing by us, and please continue to spread love rather than division. Peace is beautiful.”
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