Content creator and philanthropist Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, has issued a public apology over her recent online conduct, including an incident where she consumed a substance during a live broadcast.
In a video posted on her Instagram page on Thursday, the influencer addressed the public and several prominent figures, including Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Tinubu; activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan; and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
“I’m ready to be held accountable for my actions. For some days I’ve thought about my behaviour and I know that I was wrong and I want to be held accountable,” King Mitchy said.
“For the substance I took on live video, that was very wrong of me because there are young girls that are looking up to be me one day and I know I disappointed a lot of people. That was wrong of me, I was wrong.”
While addressing the president’s son, she said: “And my boss ST (Seyi Tinubu), I’m so sorry. I know I apologised privately but I did not disrespect you privately, I disrespected you publicly so I want to apologise publicly. I’m so sorry sir.
“I want you to know that I will never take your support for granted.”
The influencer also apologised to the monarch, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, kneeling during the video as she expressed remorse.
“I’m so sorry, sir. I’m so sorry for bringing your name into this, I’m so sorry, Daddy,” she said.
King Mitchy further extended an apology to activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, whom she described as her “brother,” saying she now better understands his advocacy.
“You’re fighting for Nigerians and we can make Nigeria a better place and I’m sorry for coming at you like that,” she said.
“Maybe now I understand you better because I had to step back and understand the kind of person that you are and I see that you’re fighting for a good cause for Nigeria to be better.
“And you need more supporters, not people to fight you. I’m sorry, my brother. Thank you, Nigerians.”
The apology follows weeks of controversy that began in late February after King Mitchy announced she had renovated a dilapidated school within six days, suggesting that meaningful change could happen quickly with genuine commitment.
Her remarks were widely seen as an indirect criticism of VeryDarkMan, who later accused her of being used as a political tool to improve the public image of the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
The dispute intensified when King Mitchy shared what she described as a private social media conversation with Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, claiming that “even this king” had contacted her.
The statement sparked widespread debate online, with many users accusing her of disrespecting the monarch.
Tensions escalated further after VeryDarkMan alleged that Seyi Tinubu was sponsoring the influencer’s charitable projects.
King Mitchy later disclosed that the backlash from the controversy resulted in the loss of her business Instagram account.
The situation took a dramatic turn during a live video session in which the influencer, appearing distressed, was seen consuming a substance believed to be bleach while viewers urged her to stop.
Her management subsequently released a statement on her Instagram page claiming she had died at Prime Care Hospital after efforts by medical personnel to revive her failed.
However, the statement was later withdrawn, with her management clarifying that the influencer was alive and recovering.
Before the correction was issued, Prime Care Hospital had already denied the claim, stating that King Mitchy had neither been admitted to nor died at the facility.
Earlier, Seyi Tinubu had also issued a statement distancing himself from the dispute between VeryDarkMan and King Mitchy.
