While I was in college, I had the opportunity to attend a program in Boulder Colorado. During my time at the program, I then learned about a business competition at the University of Colorado and I needed a CU student to join my team for me to be eligible to compete.

Sadly, I was not able to find anyone willing to join my team. It was the day of the deadline and I had already given up when my roommate invited me to the African Association meeting at CU and I reluctantly agreed to go. On getting there, the president of the association welcomed me and as I introduced myself to the group, Bunmi greeted me in Yoruba saying "Omo Yoruba ni mi" and I was blown away (like in the movies).

On seeing Bunmi for the first time, my heart skipped a beat, she was really kind and soft-spoken, I just had to get to know her. I asked her to join my team and she agreed and that's how I got her number 🙃. We kept things professional as we prepared for the competition and weeks later, we won the competition. Afterward, she asked if she could bring me Nigerian food to celebrate and I agreed. She came with her brother and brought Poundo Yam with Egusi for me and my roommate to share.

Unluckily for my roommate, I ate all of the food she brought. Don't blame me, it was too good to share. I still can't get enough of her food to this day as she remains my best chef!