Blessing Offiong defends open relationship with Hermes Iyele, calls it freeing and honest

Hermes Iyele’s partner, Blessing Offiong, explains why their open relationship works for them

Blessing Offiong has shared new insight into her unconventional romance with Nigerian reality TV star Hermes Iyele, describing their polygamous relationship as “freeing” and “honest.” Speaking in a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Blessing addressed the dynamics of their love life and why she believes long-term exclusivity may not be realistic for everyone.

According to Blessing, she first met Hermes when she was just 18, and over time, they built a relationship based on openness and trust rather than strict monogamy.

“I don’t think it’s possible to be with one person forever,” she admitted. “But then seeing someone that wants to explore this thing with you, keeping an open mind in the relationship will give you the freedom to be yourself. The relationship is not like a bondage. You are free to be happy.”... Read complete content click link below

Her remarks immediately sparked heated debates online, with some social media users questioning the practicality of such an arrangement. Critics argued that her explanation sounded like a justification for “friends with benefits,” while others accused Hermes of manipulating the narrative to suit his lifestyle.

One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote: “What’s she saying? Abi na friends with benefit, make una just talk wetin una dey do.” Another commented: “Hermes don use English brainwash them, chai.” Others expressed disbelief, asking, “Where did they see this ideology?”