Parenting comes with its fair share of playful heartbreaks, and popular fashion designer Veekee James is currently experiencing one of the funniest milestones in motherhood. Taking to social media, she humorously lamented how her baby girl chose her first words very carefully, bypassing ‘mama’ entirely to say ‘dada’ instead.
For a mother who carried her child for ten months, watching the little one inherit her husband Femi Atere’s exact facial features was already a running joke in their household. But hearing ‘dada’ as the very first utterance was apparently the final straw for the designer. Sharing the lighthearted moment online, she joked that her chest still hurts from the betrayal and playfully warned everyone to watch out for the younger generation.
Looking back, the couple’s journey into parenthood has been quite a public and celebrated affair. Earlier in the year, they welcomed their baby girl, Eliana Adeife Atere, following a grueling 48-hour labor and delivery journey that the designer openly shared with her followers as a testament to her faith and relief. The homecoming that followed was equally memorable, featuring an elaborate surprise setup meticulously arranged by her husband and sister-in-law to welcome the new mother back.
Family celebrations continued when the couple dedicated their daughter in church on a Sunday in late July, followed by a star-studded reception that drew notable industry names like Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, and several others. Since embracing motherhood, Veekee has kept her community deeply engaged, playfully telling fans who suggested she rest that they would simply have to get used to seeing her updates. She has also used her platform to encourage fellow breastfeeding mothers, advising them to steer clear of the pressure to bounce back too quickly after childbirth.
Their love story, of course, has been a major talking point ever since their grand wedding in February 2024. The ceremony famously broke the internet with its breathtaking scale, featuring a massive choir of two hundred members and a guest list packed with entertainment stars like Toke Makinwa, Osas Ighodaro, and Eniola Ajao. While the extravagant celebration drew mixed reactions and commentary from critics across social media at the time, figures like media personality Daddy Freeze quickly stepped in to urge the public to let the newly married couple enjoy their peace. Today, same high-energy couple is simply navigating the chaotic, beautiful world of raising their first child together.
