Veekee James Shares Her Mother's Story of Sacrifice
Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James has opened up about how her mother's deeply personal decision following the death of her father changed her life. In a recent podcast interview, Veekee recalled that after her father passed away, a senior pastor at their church asked her mother whether she planned to remarry. Her mother's answer was immediate and firm: she would not, choosing instead to dedicate her entire life to raising her children.
Mother's Hustle in Ajegunle
According to Veekee, her mother threw herself into work in their Ajegunle neighbourhood, taking on tailoring jobs across multiple shops and becoming a familiar face in the community. She made clothes for countless people in the area and ensured her three children never went without. It was through this hands-on hustle that Veekee herself picked up the basics of tailoring, a skill that would eventually grow into the thriving fashion brand she runs today.
A Living Example That Kept Veekee Grounded
Veekee James explained that her mother's lifestyle became a personal compass during moments of temptation. She admitted that whenever she felt like going against the values she was raised with, the image of her mother raising three children alone without seeking male support pulled her back.
"Trust me too, until today — why is it that I never see my mom with any man? Like, not one man. I've never seen my mom like dating any man before," she said during the interview. "Since I was born, since I lost my dad until today, my mom has never slept out of the house except when she's going for a vigil in church."
Veekee James credited her mother's discipline and tireless hustle for the values that built her career today. "I remember my mom. So I learned a lot from her," she said, noting that her mother's resilience and discipline continue to shape her journey as a woman and now a mother herself.
Veekee James Questions Fan's Financial Request
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that fashion designer Veekee James expressed shock after a stranger asked her for N2 million to cover school fees. She shared the request online, questioning what lifestyle she had portrayed to make someone boldly demand such a huge sum. Veekee James, who said she is used to smaller requests, said this was the highest she had ever received and challenged the sender about the kind of school they attended.
