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Home · Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Mika and Kamau’s Engagement Story

The moment Mika laid eyes on Kamau at Howard University he became her one and only campus crush. She played it cool and got the guy, who turned out to be the man of her dreams and more!

By Charli Penn · May 28, 2015October 27, 2020
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A Perfect Fit

“Kamau not only understands me, but we fit so much into each other’s lives,” explains bride-to-be Mika, 31.

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The Future Looks Might Bright

“I love that my future husband is hilarious and has such a positive spirit,” says Mika.

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Let’s Celebrate

Mika loves being engaged to Kamau. Her favorite parT: “Planning a day for us to celebrate our love with family and friends.”

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A True Beauty

“She was beautiful when I met her but she keeps getting more beautiful both inside and out,” says Kamau.

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Up Close and Personal

MIka and Kamau are in a long-distance relationship for now, so their favorite way to communicate is through FaceTime on their iPhones.

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Nothing Can Keep Us Apart

“Since we have a long distance relationship right now (he’s in grad school in Philly and I live in Brooklyn) we love trying new restaurants, movies, plays, museums, and of course, brunch is always mandatory,” says Mika.

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So Much To Love

Second to his heart, Mika says Kamau’s dimples are one of the sexiest things about him.

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Soul Mates

“Honestly, she always felt like my soul mate, but I fought it hard since I didn’t want to settle down,” says Kamau.

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Will You Be Mine?

Kamau got Mika a round Neil Lane halo ring.

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Vacation Time

The couple plan to honeymoon in Costa Rica.

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Making Plans

“I’m looking forward to creating a life together and planning for future babies,” says Mika.

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Hip, Hip, Hooray!

Join us as we congratulate Mika and Kamau on their upcoming engagement! Want to see your love story featured in Just Engaged? Email us now.

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