Nigeria, March 13 -- Content creator and philanthropist Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, has issued a public apology following weeks of online controversy triggered by her conduct on social media, including a distressing live video in which she appeared to ingest a harmful substance.

In a video posted on her Instagram page on Thursday, the influencer apologised to Seyi Tinubu, social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and the Ooni of Ife, as well as to Nigerians who had criticised her actions.

The apology comes after a heated online feud that began in late February and spiralled into allegations, counter-allegations and widespread debate on social media.

Speaking in the video, the influ...