The enchanting love story of Princess and Dami began with a serendipitous moment on social media, demonstrating how a simple online interaction can blossom into a profound journey of a lifetime. What started as a shared laugh over a tweet about the No Name Grocery brand in Canada, quickly paved the way for Dami to discover Princess. His immediate curiosity led him to follow her on Twitter, where a careful scroll through her profile revealed a hopeless romantic with a soft heart and a love for sweet gestures.

A particular post featuring a life-sized teddy bear on Princess’s bed sparked Dami's creativity and courage. He initiated their first direct message with a witty pick-up line: “Hii there! I would love to replace your life-sized teddy bear so you can get goodnight hugs from a 6-foot hunk.” This humorous approach worked like magic, making Princess smile after a difficult day, and thus, a friendship was born in 2017. Their bond grew rapidly, filled with constant conversations, easy laughter, and Dami earning the title of the ‘GIF guy’ for his expressive use of GIFs.

As their connection deepened, they discussed dreams, values, and their visions of love and a future together. Not long after, Princess moved back to Nigeria. However, distance proved no match for their burgeoning affection; if anything, it made their intentions clearer and more deliberate. Dami began subtly dropping hints about his romantic interest, with lines like, “Your Prince Charming might be laying on a couch in Ottawa somewhere.” Princess, seeking clarity for a genuine connection, encouraged him to be direct.

On March 29, 2018, Dami officially asked Princess to be his girlfriend, and she joyously accepted. This marked the true beginning of their love story, even though they had yet to meet in person. Their long-distance relationship thrived on countless FaceTime calls, late-night conversations, and early-morning messages. Despite the time difference, they meticulously ensured they never missed a ‘good morning’ or ‘good night,’ sometimes sending messages ahead of time so the other would wake up to them. This dedication underscored that their love made the challenges of distance worthwhile.

The distance finally closed in July 2019 when Dami traveled to Nigeria for the first time. After a few days in Lagos, he took his first interstate flight to Port Harcourt to meet Princess and her family face-to-face. Their first date at Sky Bar felt like reconnecting with someone they had known forever. They spent time with her parents and close family before flying back to Lagos for Princess to meet Dami’s parents. Their second date, held at Shiro Lagos during Princess’s birthday month, became a perfect celebration of love, laughter, and answered prayers. Though their time together was brief, just three weeks, their bond only strengthened.

On December 15, 2021, Dami returned to Lagos, this time with a plan and a ring. With the help of Princess’s friends, he orchestrated a surprise proposal, to which she, of course, said yes. A whirlwind of joy followed, including family introductions on December 22 and a civil wedding on December 23. Today, four years later, Princess and Dami are blessed with a beautiful seven-month-old baby and hearts overflowing with gratitude. They are preparing to gather their friends and family to celebrate not just a wedding, but a testament to a journey built on friendship, faith, patience, laughter, and a love that has effortlessly crossed oceans and time zones. What began with a simple tweet evolved into an unbreakable bond, and what God started in a casual DM has indeed become a lifetime of shared happiness.