J Blessing comes clean on Avril assault incident, says they have agreed to separate

Video director Jibril Blessing, better known as J Blessing, has come out to clear the air on the assault claims made by his lover Avril.

In a social media statement, J Blessing admitted that he had an altercation with the songstress a year ago, and went ahead to state that some of the photos she shared on Wednesday were from that incident and not Tuesday night as she had been alluded to.

J Blessing revealed that following the said fight from a year ago, where both of them were hurt, he personally took Avril to hospital where she was treated for the injuries she sustained.

"I sincerely apologise for any harm I have caused Avril or any other person. I am not innocent but I would like to clarify a few things. About a year ago, we had a physical altercation where we were both hurt, and on that day, I immediately took her to the hospital Aga Khan. I take full responsibility for that moment of weakness. One of the pictures she posted was from that incident,” J Blessing said.

He further stated that, despite getting into another squabble with the singer on Tuesday night, it did not get physical.

He also disclosed that he and Avril had jointly agreed to part ways in order to avoid such similar incidents in the near future.

"Last night there was a situation that led to an altercation, but it was not a beating as suggested. I want to assure everyone that I did not beat her. I am not an abuser and I do not support violence,” he wrote.

“I am a human being who has made mistakes in my life. Avril and I have agreed that it is best for both of us to stay away from each to prevent such incidents from happening again."

This comes after Avril had issued a statement saying she has forgiven J Blessing for the alleged assault, and asked her fans to forgive him too.

Avril also said that both she and J Blessing need help to learn from their mistakes.

She had early sparked rage online when she shared photos of herself with a bruised face, and accused J Blessing of assault. She, however, later deleted the photos.