Following Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James‘s viral response to a troll criticizing her looks, BBNaija star Vee took to her TikTok account on October 25, 2024, to discuss the significance of self-acceptance. In her video, Vee encouraged individuals to embrace their natural selves, asserting that everyone else is already taken.
Vee addressed the issue of people who criticize others’ appearances, suggesting that such behavior often stems from their own insecurities. She stated, “A lot of people hate the way they look, and they want to project that feeling onto you. Please don’t let them.” She referenced Veekee James’s Instagram post to emphasize that there is nothing wrong with one’s appearance.
Moreover, Vee highlighted the contradiction between self-confidence and the desire to undergo drastic changes to one’s looks. She remarked, “We are in an era where people want to change everything about themselves just because they don’t like it. And I genuinely feel like that is not normal.” She advocated for a more honest approach to beauty, reminding her followers that true confidence shouldn’t be reliant on physical alterations.
Sharing her own journey, Vee expressed her acceptance of her body shape, noting, “I am a straight-bodied girl. I don’t have hips. I don’t have curves. I don’t have a big bum.” She acknowledged that while this acceptance was not easy, it ultimately empowered her.
Vee concluded her message by encouraging everyone to love themselves as they are, stating, “I feel like I’m perfect the way I am… You’re perfect the way you are. Go outside without makeup. Take that filter off.” She emphasized the importance of authenticity and being true to oneself in a world filled with unrealistic beauty standards.
