Biko and Dannette met on Memorial Day weekend in 2015 in Dallas, TX, at a party—a way people often advise against meeting someone. Biko introduced himself to Dannette the moment she walked in, and they struck up a conversation over drinks. Their connection was immediate, bonding over mutual interests in food, travel, and a shared love of Cape Town, South Africa. They dated casually before making it official in late August/early September 2015. After two years together, Biko received a career opportunity to move to Philadelphia and asked Dannette to join him. Despite their love for each other, the transition to living together in a new state with new careers proved challenging, and they eventually went their separate ways, with Dannette moving back to Dallas. Both Biko and Dannette focused on personal growth during their time apart. Dannette pursued therapy, earned her MBA from Southern Methodist University, started a new career, and bought her first home. Biko also went to therapy, moved to Houston for work, and eventually relocated to Portland, OR, to serve as Chief Officer of Procurement for the City. He also began working on his Doctorate in Business at Penn State University. Fast forward to July 2023, both attended the Essence Festival, leading to a reunion lunch that rekindled their connection. In August 2023, Dannette was invited to visit Biko in Portland, where they had an amazing time, reigniting their spark. Before Dannette left, Biko professed his enduring love, and after some heartfelt discussions, they decided to give their relationship another chance. Now living together in Dallas with their Maltipoo, Blaze (a Christmas gift from Biko in 2015), they are planning their wedding, grateful to be reunited as better individuals ready to become one. Timing is everything.