Summary: *Fashion designer Veekee James was thrown into full panic mode after her mum pulled off the funniest prank about her three-month-old daughter Eliana teething — and Nigerian Twitter cannot stop laughing.*
If you know anything about new mothers, you know they take ZERO risks when it comes to their babies. So when fashion designer and entrepreneur Veekee James got some unexpected “news” about her three-month-old daughter Eliana, she did what any loving Nigerian mother would do — she panicked immediately.
Veekee’s mum, in true Nigerian grandmother fashion, casually dropped a bombshell on her daughter, telling her that little Eliana had already started growing teeth. Now, for anyone who knows baby development, three months is way too early for teething — but when your mum says something with that straight face energy, e no easy to doubt am!
Mummy Instincts Kicked In Fast
The moment the words left her mother’s mouth, Veekee wasted absolutely no time. She went straight into full-on concerned mum mode, rushing to check on her precious daughter. The look on her face? Priceless. Classic Nigerian mum energy — because when it comes to your child, you don’t sit down and Google first, you react first.
As it turned out, of course, it was all a joke. Grandma had pulled off one of those classic Nigerian elder pranks that leave you equal parts relieved and embarrassed. You know how our parents and grandparents love to test us small? This was exactly that — and Veekee fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
The Internet Had a Field Day
Naturally, once the moment made its way online, Nigerians could not help but relate. Many shared similar stories of their own mothers and grandmothers using that same calm, serious tone to deliver absolute nonsense — and how they too had panicked before realising they’d been had.
Because honestly? That’s just how our people operate. Nigerian grandmothers especially have this gift of delivering the most outrageous statements with a completely straight face. No warning. No disclaimer. Just full chaos energy.
A Sweet Reminder
Beyond the laughs, this wholesome moment is a beautiful reminder of the joy that little Eliana has brought into the James family. Veekee James, who welcomed her daughter with husband Femi Jatto, has been glowing in motherhood — and it is clear that baby Eliana already has the entire family wrapped around her tiny fingers.
Teeth or no teeth, this little one is already causing commotions — and she is only three months old. Imagine when she actually starts talking! 😂
We love to see it, Veekee. Baby girl is in safe, loving (and very dramatic) hands. 🧡
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