Veekee James emotional as she features on CNN, recounts grass to grace
In a feature on CNN, celebrity fashion designer Veekee James shared an emotional account of her humble beginnings.
During her appearance on the multinational news channel, she recounted growing up in a modest home with her mother.
She began her fashion journey by making clothes in her mother’s living room before moving to Akwa Ibom for college.
In 2020, Veekee achieved a significant milestone by relocating her mother from their old apartment to a new one. She also discussed the design program she is currently hosting, underscoring her growth and success in the fashion industry.
“Just a girl who came from nothing and trusted GOD and didn’t He do it?
I’m on CNN you guys I don’t know how to feel,” she captioned the video.
Veekee also expressed gratitude to her friend Tomike, who frequently supported her work and how her growing audience helped boost Veekee’s career as a designer.