By Prosper Mene
Nigerian celebrity fashion designer Veekee James and her husband, Femi Atere, have announced the joyful arrival of their first child together, a beautiful baby girl named Eliana Adeife Atere.
The couple shared the heartwarming news on social media on Wednesday, with Veekee posting a touching video of her husband cradling their newborn daughter. Baby Eliana was born on May 2, 2026, weighing 3.83kg and measuring 53.5 cm at birth.fe453b
In her announcement, the proud mother expressed deep gratitude, reflecting her strong Christian faith. The name “Eliana” is understood to signify “God has answered,” a sentiment echoed in the family’s celebration of this “divine gift.”
Veekee James, born Ruth Erikan James on June 9, 1995, in Akwa Ibom State, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, award-winning fashion designer, gospel singer, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the Veekee James fashion brand and convener of the popular monthly gospel concert, Zion Warship.
The couple announced their relationship in October 2023 and celebrated lavish traditional and white weddings in Akwa Ibom and Lagos in 2024. They marked their second wedding anniversary earlier this year, often sharing their loving relationship on social media.
Fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the new addition to the Atere family. Many described the news as a beautiful blessing and a testimony of faith.
Congratulations to Veekee James and Femi Atere on the arrival of little Eliana! May her life be filled with love, health, and God’s abundant blessings.
