For Michael Vick, navigating the ups and downs of life wouldn’t have been easy if not for his wife’s support! Being the first overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Falcons, the NFL veteran’s journey was quite intense. With his dual-threat QB skills, Vick rose to superstar status. But then, there have been multiple setbacks, facing conviction for running a dogfighting ring.

And, amidst this, his wife, Kijafa Vick, an executive producer, has been constantly by his side. Since his retirement in 2017, Michael Vick has been working as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports and continues to spend quality time with his wife.

Who is Kijafa Vick?

Kijafa Vick, Mike’s wife, wears multiple hats! She is an executive producer, businesswoman, and also an entrepreneur. As an executive producer, a few of the projects she has delivered include the Michael Vick Project (2010, BET), a docuseries with 10 episodes revolving around Vick’s life, and his redemption from the challenges.

A few of the other projects include the Baller Wives (2017, VH1), giving a closer look into the NFL families, and Evolution of the Black Quarterback (2024, Amazon Prime).

As an entrepreneur, she co-founded PNK Elephant with her friend Blair, an online retail boutique, selling chic products. She also has expanded her hair extension business, My Hair Closet, across multiple locations. Michael Vick’s wife also has a huge Instagram following at 214k on her handle, @kijafa, and mentions in her bio note, “I love to laugh and travel the world.” She shares a close look into her vibrant life alongside her hubby, Michael, via her Instagram posts regularly.

How has Kijafa shown unwavering support for her husband?

Michael and Kijafa’s love story goes way back to 2002, as they crossed paths at a nightclub in Philadelphia. As highlighted in an article by Entertainment Now dated January 2020, he recalled the underlying foundation of their bonding, saying, “I made her laugh. And she made me laugh.” Michael was in his second NFL season back then. Over the years, things have been tumultuous because of Michael’s imprisonment, but Kijafa is always by his side.

In his autobiography, Finally Free, Vick wrote, “There are certain people in your life you never want to part ways with. And she’s the one I never want to part ways with…,” as recorded in the article by Essence in June 2024.

Upon his release from imprisonment back in 2012, they conducted a lavish $300,000 marriage ceremony, tying their bond eternally. With a beautiful family together, including Jada, London, and Michael Jr., Kijafa is a loving wife and a doting mother. Michael Vick is also in very much awe of her wit, stating that she has a mouth like no one else.

The couple celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary, sharing snaps on their IG handle. On July 1, 2024, Michael Vick’s wife Kijafa wrote, “Happy anniversary my love. 12 years down and a lifetime of love and happiness to go.” Indeed, they are ready to share an eternity, loving and supporting each other through ups and downs.