Nigerian comedian and social media personality Deeone has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry with a candid revelation about his romantic past. In a viral video that surfaced online, Deeone, whose real name is Aderombi Adedayo Martin, opened up about a previously unknown relationship with renowned fashion designer Victoria 'Veekee' James.
The Bombshell Revelation and Podcast Clap Back
The comedian's disclosure, made in what many perceived as a direct response to Veekee James' recent comments about him, provided intimate details of their time together. Deeone confirmed that shortly after his exit from the Big Brother Naija reality show in 2018, he and Veekee James were involved romantically. He described her as a "sweet and correct babe," but quickly highlighted a major point of contention that ultimately led to their separation.
According to Deeone, the core issue was a clash of personalities regarding control. "I don’t like people controlling me," he stated emphatically. He went on to allege that during their relationship, Veekee James, who was busy building her fashion empire, would frequently send him on various errands while she was sewing. This dynamic, he suggested, was a primary reason for their breakup.
Deeone's Public Address and Subtle Shade
In a move that sparked widespread reactions, Deeone directly addressed Veekee James' husband, referring to him as 'Mr Femi James'. He claimed that many within the industry, including her spouse, were aware of their past liaison. "All these things I am saying, even her husband, Mr Femi James, knows, including some people in the industry," Deeone asserted in the video.
The comedian also extended an apology, albeit with a hint of confusion regarding her motives. He referenced Veekee's appearance on a cooking show podcast where she downplayed his seriousness, saying, "If you take DeeOne seriously, you are either jobless or there is a problem." In response, Deeone said, "I don’t know maybe she is still angry with me because of what she said on the podcast, but if I have done anything to offend you, I am sorry."
Nigerian Social Media Erupts with Reactions
The revelation triggered a frenzy on social media platforms, with netizens divided in their opinions. Many expressed shock at the previously unknown connection between the comedian and the fashion designer. Others focused on the perceived subtle jab at her husband, 'Mr Femi James'.
User @chocolady26 humorously questioned, "But Ruth you sweet abi you no sweet??" while @debbycanty0 analyzed the response: "This reply is sweet and bad at the same time what was the apology for then, D one na real werey." Some, like @flawlessladun, felt Deeone's statement validated Veekee's original point: "You actually proved her right... indeed smart people will never take you serious."
Other commentators criticized Veekee James for not ignoring the initial question about Deeone on the podcast. User @ohihoin_betty noted, "I love veekee james but she should have actually ignore when they asked her that question fr … ignoring actually save some stuffs." The online discourse highlighted how personal histories can resurface dramatically in Nigeria's vibrant and interconnected celebrity space.
This incident follows previous headlines involving Veekee James, who recently faced mixed reactions for encouraging women to work hard to support their households and not rely solely on their husbands. The latest episode with Deeone adds another layer to the public narrative surrounding the popular fashion designer and her personal life.
