- Nigerian evangelist Benita Okeke criticized fashion designer Veekee James.
- The criticism arose after James claimed the Holy Spirit inspired her design of a wedding dress for Priscy Ojo.
- Veekee James shared a behind-the-scenes video of the JP2025 wedding gown’s creation.
Nigerian evangelist Benita Okeke has publicly criticized fashion designer Veekee James following her claim that the Holy Spirit inspired the creation of a wedding dress for Priscy Ojo.
Veekee James recently shared a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the making of the now-famous JP2025 wedding gown. In the video, she mentioned that she had prayed for divine inspiration and credited the Holy Spirit for guiding her creative process.
However, the designer’s remarks sparked backlash within some circles of the Christian community. Among the critics was Evangelist Benita Okeke, who voiced her disapproval through a video posted on Instagram.
In the video, Evangelist Okeke questioned the spiritual legitimacy of such an inspiration, arguing that the dress—being revealing—did not align with Christian standards of modesty.
“The dress wasn’t modest,” she stated. “Can the Holy Spirit truly lead someone to design something that doesn’t reflect decency? If we say the Holy Spirit inspired this, are we not encouraging indecency under the guise of spirituality?”
She emphasized that Christian teachings promote modesty and that any message or inspiration that contradicts this principle should be carefully questioned. “The nature of God is not one that supports revealing attire, especially something you wouldn’t even wear to church,” she added.
Evangelist Okeke further warned against assuming every creative spark or idea comes from a divine source. “Even as believers, not all inspiration we receive comes from God. Sometimes, our thoughts, emotions, or personal desires can influence us,” she concluded.
See the video below:
See some comments below:
@Theoluwadamilolaa:“Thank you, Ma. I think she was just trying to sound spiritual with her words😂.”
@Uddyukitheart_foundation:“But the wedding dress wasn’t exposed, it’s was just very fitted wch is ok.”
@Fadeyluv:“Did you read your bible well madam? Are you only? Adam and Eve were naked , so who are you to judge (ambassador of God).”
@Mercygozie:“D dress is more decent dan d trousers u wear to climb the pulpit to preach.”
@Corrile_pearl:“Same thing I’ve been thinking too. We need gatekeepers with influence in different industries.”
@Certified_fola02:“Panel of judges in Christ😂😂😂😂.”
@Authenticmelanie89:“I thought the bible said Judge not. Are you involved in her relationship with the Holy Spirit? How is that dress indecent? Ah nah wah for Nigerian self-righteous hypocritical religiousness.”
