On International Men’s Day, Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James took a minute to express her gratitude to her husband, Femi Atere, in the face of continuous criticism regarding their public shows of affection on social media.
Veekee shared a touching video on her Instagram profile on November 19, 2024, thanking Femi for his security, humility, and persistent support in the face of public scrutiny. She expressed gratitude in her message to her spouse for responding gracefully to online criticism.
She said, “I want to say a thank you to my husband because I have been on social media for quite a long time, so if I’m getting by with all these things, it is enough to say, ‘She’s been there for years; she’s been doing this,’ but my husband just came on.”
“Baby, the way you’ve carried it with so much grace, I know how people say some things about you and I see you laugh it off. You carry it with so much grace and you’re such a king,” she added.
Veekee James highlighted her gratitude for having a partner who uplifts and supports her career. She contrasted Femi’s supportive nature with experiences she’s observed in relationships where men feel threatened by their partner’s ambition.
She said, “I’ve seen people be with men who are threatened by goals. You are humble and you don’t let your ego get the better part of you… You see us as a team, and I’m grateful to God for you.”
Her social media post coincides with outrage and criticism on social media about the married couple’s affectionate posts and content.
