For the official record, I did not pursue from Day 1. I was simply a kind, nice boy performing my community service with groceries. Did I show up the day after she landed in Canada looking to pursue rigth there and then? Your Honour, I object; assumes facts not in evidence…lol. The first time I remember falling in love on purpose was in her kitchen where we made YAM with garden-eggs stew and talked like we had a lifetime to finish one meal. Somewhere between the lines, my heart filed a confidential memo: This is good for you. After that, my little gifts, groceries and snacks were on a mission and just my quiet way of saying, “I want you now and forever”. But she kept on giving me friendship vibes. Her work breaks were mostly us on the phone and I felt so special to be on her radar. We had turned grocery runs and perfume shopping into dates. I couldn’t bear the friend-zone any longer so, on 16 August 2022, I drafted a long message (with all the raps I knew) asking her to be my girlfriend and she said yes (after forwarding it to the girls as evidence, of course). Looking to propose, I bought the most perfect ring in August 2024 (courage not included). I worked with a planner, traded inspo photos, picked details, and even came by earlier on the day to check setup and walk the space. I rehearsed my speech with her brother, gathered friends in person and online, and then got exactly as nervous as you’re imagining. When the moment came, I asked the question the only way I knew: honest, steady, and from my heart. She cried liked a baby and said yes! (Evidence in hand) Today, I feel like the luckiest man because I get to do life with my person: a gloriously loud, mushy lady who loves me unconditionally. Her beauty and bubbliness make her much more beautiful more and more and I can’t wait to spend life with her. I choose her today, tomorrow, and by God’s grace till the end of time.

How did we meet? Unofficially we met in church while I was on campus (KNUST). Officially, we met when he slid into my dm on Instagram. I was scrolling on Instagram one afternoon when he slid into my dm with a “lol” in response to my story (how convenient). Although he will deny this, that is when he fell in love with your girl right here. As fate would have it I was only few months away from moving to Canada for my LLM program while he was pursuing a PhD at the same university. This could have only been orchestrated by God! Joe got to “work” the moment I landed in Canada. From getting to know more about each other and finding out all the things we have in common. We became bestfriends. A friendship I was so scared to lose that I didn’t want to entertain thoughts of a romantic relationship. What happpens if we break up? Would I lose my friend ? Ha! So we just remained friends for a while. In August 2022, I woke up to what I almost thought was a thesis; a loooong message from Joe asking me to be his girlfriend. ( I still think it needs to be printed, framed and placed in the museum….maybe). Then came March 2025, Joe asked that I be his plus one for a gala organized at by his employer. As we walked into the “gala” I heard someone sing one of my favorites songs, right before me, IT WAS HAPPENING!! This was even better than I had ever imagined. Don’t ask me why but I tried to run… hahaha it was like a dream. I made HIM cry as he popped the question (PS: there may or may not be photo evidence of me crying too). This was such an easy YES. And now here we are, road to #NyamekyeForJoe #GodsGiftForJoe.