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Veekee James is a popular Nigerian fashion designer. Her real name is Ruth Erikan James. She was born on June 9, 1995.
Over the years, Veekee James has built an excellent reputation, especially for her bridal wear, dressing notable Nigerian and international celebrities. According to her, the journey to success in the Nigerian fashion industry is the reflection of dedication, hard work, and a deep love for fashion.
In this context, I will let you know all the necessary information about her, including her biography, age, husband, net worth, career, family, and more.
Quick Fact
Full Name: Ruth Erikan James
Date of Birth: June 9, 1996
Age: 30 years Old
Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria
State of Origin: Akwa Ibom
Nationality: Nigeria
Marital Status: Married to Femi Atere
Profession: Fashion Designer, Makeup Artist
Biography
Ruth Erikan James is a popular Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She was born on June 6, 1996, in Lagos, Nigeria, although she is a native of Akwa Ibom State, the southern part of Nigeria.
According to Ruth Erikan James, she grew up in Ajegunle, Lagos together with her mother who was a tailor. From childhood, James was deeply influenced by her love for fashion.
She probably attended both her primary and secondary education in Lagos where she was born. Ruth Erikan James studied Biochemistry at the University of Uyo in 2015, but she dropped out to focus on the fashion design business.
Career
Immediately after Veekee James left the University of Uyo, she started learning fashion design to increase her skills in business, although she had been learning since childhood with her mother. Within a few years, she leveled up and established her fashion design brand.
In 2019, Veekee James established the Veekee James fashion brand before later expanding with Veekee James Man and Shoprikan.
Over the years, Veekee James has built a large audience not just in Nigeria but globally. She is known for glamorous, and highly detailed bridal and red carpet looks.
Age
Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur Veekee James whose real name is Ruth Erikan James was born on June 6, 1996. Currently, she is 30 years old.
Husband
Veekee James is married to Femi Atere, N Nigerian businessman who is the CEO of Mr Tidy NG and a senior corporate analyst. According to the available information, Veekee announced their engagement in October 2023 on social media after a surprise proposal in June of the same year.
Wedding
Veekee James got married to Femi Atere legally on 1 February 2024.
Their traditional wedding was held in Akwa Ibom State from 8 to 9 February 2024. The wedding was a combination of Ibibio heritage with Yoruba cultural elements, from agbada, coral beads, gels, and traditional staff.
Both Veekee James and Femi Atere’s white weddings took place on 10 February 2024, in Lagos, which was in vintage style.
Net Worth
At the moment of researching this content, Veekee James’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. Her main source of income is from her successful career as a fashion designer.
