Nigerian celebrity fashion designer Veekee James has addressed online critics who accused her of feeling insecure for applying multiple beauty filters on a recent social media video. The backlash erupted after she shared a video using Snapchat filters, sparking debates about self-esteem and authenticity.
Supporter Defends Veekee James
A loyal supporter defended the popular fashion entrepreneur, questioning why online trolls decided to drag the celebrity designer over an innocent photo editing feature. The fan wrote: “So it’s this video someone was dragging you with? Just because it’s double filter? Anyways, you loooook amazing and I hope that whatever anyone is saying about you doesn’t affect you.”
Veekee James Responds
The stylish content creator dismissed the harsh online criticism and proudly declared herself a beautiful woman who will never allow anyone to talk down on her natural physical appearance. She explained that she was simply enjoying Snapchat’s features as a creator and had no reason to feel insecure. Veekee James said: “My dear, ask me o? Please I don’t want to laugh ooo… why am I on Snapchat as a creator if I will not enjoy the features! I’m the last person anybody can talk down on in the area of beauty. I carry beauty for head dey sell am. Una wan see natural beauty abi? Oya wait! Now wey I wan show you natural beauty I how say Una no go say I dey show off. I say make I use filter jeje so that peace go reign Una no gree…Oya now.”
Fans Defend Veekee James
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:
- @_y3maya: “I wish she didn’t feel the need to prove some stranger wrong.”
- @Spicytipsy: “If you see her skin physically you will know that money is good, it’s like glass.”
- @ajoke_oro: “She’s a beautiful woman, that lady is just a bitter kola.”
- @beautifulTosin: “Some people are just terrible. They always want to have a reason to drag her.”
- @onwuegbu_ada: “Don’t mind that girl, all they do is wait for veekee to post and the next thing nah dragging, she no dey get grace for social media.”
Veekee James Defends Baby’s Hospital Bag
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Veekee James addressed online comments surrounding the contents of her newborn baby’s hospital bag. Some internet users analysed the baby items she packed for delivery and noticed the absence of popular luxury labels. The fashion entrepreneur warned Nigerians against using her as an example of suffering, stressing she could afford luxury products if she wanted.
