Nigerian celebrity fashion designer and entrepreneur Veekee James has confirmed she is expecting her first child with her husband, Femi Atere.
James announced the pregnancy via an intimate video posted to her Instagram page on Wednesday. The footage features the couple together, with James visibly displaying her baby bump. She captioned the post: “And two shall become three… Indeed, this is what only God can do.”
The post serves as the first official confirmation, ending weeks of online speculation. Rumours had been circulating, amplified by a popular gossip blog and observations from followers regarding her recent appearances. The designer had not publicly addressed the speculation prior to this direct announcement.
The announcement was met with immediate and widespread congratulations from fans, fellow celebrities, and industry colleagues in the comments section.
James, known for her eponymous fashion brand, announced her engagement to Atere in October 2023. The couple celebrated with a traditional wedding in Akwa Ibom State in February 2024, followed by a vintage-themed white wedding ceremony in Lagos.
The confirmation of her pregnancy marks a new personal chapter for the designer as she prepares for motherhood while continuing her work in the fashion industry. Her public narrative now seamlessly integrates her recent marriage with the anticipation of her first child.
