Losing Dad at Five: How Veekee James Hustled Her Way into Fashion

Veekee James recalls losing her father before she turned five while her mother was expecting her youngest sibling. With relatives stepping in to help, she found herself fending for her family from a very early age. Determined not to let hardship define her, she began hustling in primary school. From making kolo to trying her hand at carpentry, beauty services and knitting outfits for classmates, she took on every opportunity to earn and learn. Today, her resilience and entrepreneurial spirit have driven her rise as a leading Nigerian fashion designer. Veekee credits those early struggles with shaping her work ethic and creativity.

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