Fashion designer Ruth James Atere popularly known as Veekee James has announced that she is pregnant. The disclosure was made public on Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026, through a reel and a series of photographs shared on her social media platforms, one day after she marked her wedding anniversary with her husband, Atere.
The announcement began with a reel posted to her Instagram page, which garnered over 500,000 likes and more than 100,000 comments within three hours of sharing. The short video, shared a day after the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary, featured Veekee James visibly pregnant. The caption read: “And two shall become three. Indeed, this is what only God can do.”
After a few hours, she dropped a bigger bombshell and posted maternity photos with the caption MOM & DAD. The shots were professionally taken and quickly circulated, prompting congratulatory messages from colleagues, public figures, and followers.
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In case you missed it, Veekee James and Atere got married in 2023 after keeping much of their relationship private’. Their wedding, however, attracted widespread attention at the time, particularly for its lavish theme, fashion-forward styling and the designer’s multiple bridal looks. Since then, the couple has shared a lot of updates, appearing very often in the public eye.
In case you missed it, Veekee James and Atere got married in February 2023, after keeping much of their relationship private. Their wedding, however, drew significant attention, particularly for its fashion-forward styling and Veekee’s multiple bridal looks. Since then, the couple has shared regular updates and maintained a visible presence in the public eye. Prior to the pregnancy announcement, her last post was on January 19, 2026. The several weeks of inactivity fueled speculation, making the pregnancy reveal a bomb on the internet.
Online reactions focused largely on the announcement itself and the styling of the maternity shoot. Many social media users described the images as confident and fashion-forward, noting that the designer maintained a strong personal aesthetic in the presentation.
Veekee James is best known as the founder and creative director of her fashion brand, which has dressed several Nigerian celebrities and public figures. She has built a reputation for structured designs and statement silhouettes, and remains an active figure in the Nigerian fashion industry.
As of the time of publication, no further details regarding the pregnancy, including due date or gender, have been disclosed.
For now, attention remains on the confirmation itself, with supporters continuing to send messages of goodwill to the couple as they prepare for the arrival of their child.
