Femi Atere, whose real name is Femi Atere Ayo Deji, was born
on the 13th of May in the early 1990s in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is a
Christian Yoruba, with his parents being Mr. and Mrs. Atere, being of
middle-class status.
Education
Femi pursued higher education at Covenant University, where
he earned a Bachelor's degree in Policy and Strategic Studies in 2012. During
his time at the university, he was actively involved in various activities and
societies, including football.
Professional Career
Femi was a Sales Manager at Somotex Nigeria Ltd from 2014 to
2019, where he honed his sales and management skills. In February 2019, he
joined Wanneka Luxury Hair as the Operations Manager. His tenure was ended in
November 2022 by undisclosed differences with the company's founder, Wanneka.
Femi Atere currently owns and operates Mr Tidy NG, an
upmarket cleaning organization that offers janitorial, upholstery, fumigation,
post-construction, post-renovation, post-event cleaning, and car washing. Femi
also founded Own Vaya global travel & Tours, a travel agency business
organization that assists its clients in the booking of flight, accommodation,
transport, tour, visa and passport services. In 2024, he co-owned Feveetale
with his wife Veekee James, a company that delivers and package personalized
gifts.
Personal Life
Femi's personal life garnered public attention due to his
relationship with Victoria James, popularly known as Veekee James, a renowned
fashion designer, entrepreneur, and makeup artist from Akwa Ibom State,
Nigeria. The couple started as friends during 2019 before falling in love in
2022 to begin dating. They organized their traditional wedding for February 9,
2024 in Lagos before holding a church wedding ceremony on February 10, 2024.
Net Worth
Femi Atere holds an estimated net worth of $250,000 in 2024
based on his entrepreneurial achievements.
Online Presence
Through his Instagram account @femi_Atere, Femi shares his
private experiences and his professional activities.
Controversies
Femi Atere, husband of renowned fashion designer Veekee
James, has been at the center of several public discussions and controversies.
Before marrying Veekee James, Femi Atere was the Operations Manager at Wanneka
Luxury Hair. Femi Atere left the company allegedly due to unspecified issues
with the company founder, Wanneka. The reasons for the issues are is not in the
public domain, but it was a huge turning point for Femi's career. Since they
tied the knot in early 2024, Femi and
Veekee have never hesitated to share their relationship on social media. Their
frequent displays of affection have attracted praise as well as criticism. Some
netizens have opined that Veekee's public displays of affection give the
impression that Femi is always doing her bidding and taking a backseat to his
wife.
Conclusion
Femi Atere demonstrates the characteristics of a dynamic
business leader who approaches all activities with a dedication to excellence.
His path from corporate work to multiple business successes together with a
satisfying family life makes him an influencing example of Nigerian
entrepreneurial talent.
