Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James has spoken candidly about the sacrifices her mother made following her father’s passing and how she chose to raise her kids above getting married again.

She described her mother as a woman who prioritised her children over everything else and stated in a recent interview that she had never seen her date another man since losing her husband.

The designer claims that when their pastor asked her mother if she planned to get married again soon after her father’s passing, she said she wanted to concentrate on raising her kids.

“I’ve never seen my mom date any man before. Since I lost my dad, my mom has never slept out of the house if it’s not night vigil. When my dad passed, my pastor asked if she wanted to remarry, and she said no. She wanted to take care of us, her kids,” she said.

Veekee James went on to say that her mother worked nonstop in Ajegunle to support the family, taking on tailoring jobs to make sure her kids had all they needed.

The single mother went on to say that in addition to teaching her how to tailor, her mother instilled ideals in her that have guided her throughout her life and work.

“My mom hustled so hard in Ajegunle. She made clothes for so many people. She taught me tailoring and advised me not to follow men,” she added.

The fashion entrepreneur acknowledged that her mother’s perseverance, self-control, and diligence helped shape the woman she is today and that those life lessons still motivate her.