90 Day Fiancé: Signs Michael Ilesanmi’s Life Is Hard After Angela Split (Is His American Dream Really A Nightmare?)
Michael Ilesanmi from 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? is probably not as happy as he should be after ending his unhealthy relationship with Angela Deem. He made his reality TV debut in 2018 when he joined 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days with his now ex-wife, Angela. Michael and Angela first met on Facebook and then decided to meet in person in Nigeria. While Michael had a good relationship with Angela initially, things turned sour when he got intimate with another woman. The infidelity scandal permanently altered his relationship and exposed Angela’s aggressive and abusive side.
Over the years, Michael became more subservient to Angela, agreeing to all her wishes. He let her push him around and allowed her to control his life. Michael also deleted his social media accounts just to please Angela. He became less argumentative and allowed Angela to lead their relationship while waiting for his spousal visa. In December 2023, Michael arrived in the United States to live with Angela. He spent a few months with her family at her home in Hazlehurst, Georgia, expecting their relationship to improve. However, Angela’s hostile behavior eventually causes him to run away from her house.
Michael Looks Downcast In His Latest Instagram Post
Michael has returned to social media since leaving Angela. He has achieved many milestones after ending his unhealthy relationship, but some of his social media posts suggest that he may not be as happy as he should be. In January 2025, Michael posted a photo of himself looking tired, standing with an arched back, and looking more down than he had been in months. Despite trying to instill positivity with the caption, “stay Motivated and make everyday count,” the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? alum’s facial expressions and body language in the photos depicted the opposite.
Michael’s Instagram post received 11K likes from fans and followers. However, some internet users pointed out how Michael didn’t seem as happy as he did when he first returned to social media in 2024. One social media user commented, “hope your divorce goes well,” expressing a wish for the Nigerian reality star to not face any deportation issues. Another user commented, “is Angie still harassing and hating! U deserve all the happiness my guy.” Someone else wrote, “you look strangely exhausted compared to usual, i hope everything is alright,” expressing concern that Michael may be facing deportation back to Nigeria.
Michael Hasn’t Found A Solid Career In The USA
There may be a few reasons why Michael doesn’t appear as enthusiastic as when he first returned to social media in May 2024, but the main reason seems to be his dwindling career.
Michael had ambitious goals stemming from his relationship with Angela. He aspired to come to the United States and achieve his American dream. Additionally, Michael aimed to become a well-known social media influencer and earn a significant income through brand promotions, much like other 90 Day Fiancé franchise cast members. Michael believed that making a lot of passive income would be an effortless journey.
Michael was probably happy in May 2024 because he received a lot of engagement on social media. He posted low-effort content, such as selfies, and received a high number of likes and views. Michael also quickly gained nearly 200K followers on Instagram. However, in 2025, many fans have lost interest in his story. As a result, Michael isn’t receiving as many comments and views as before. He hasn’t succeeded in becoming an influencer and hasn’t achieved his dream. Michael’s unsuccessful career on social media has likely taken the smile off his face.
Michael Is Encouraging Fans To “Keep Going”
Michael’s inspirational posts suggest he is facing challenges in the United States. He shares photos, videos, and quotes to inspire others to be more confident. Michael likes to tell people that he’s actively improving himself. In October 2024, Michael posted a video of himself walking alone on deserted streets at night. The 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? alum wrote, “don’t watch the clock, Do what it does, keep Going,” indicating that he was probably working hard in America and putting in long hours at his job to make ends meet.
Michael frequently shares inspirational quotes on his social media to motivate his followers. However, it appears that he may also post them to help keep himself motivated. In addition to dealing with a breakup, Michael is facing an ongoing legal case that has him feeling very busy and concerned about possible deportation back to Nigeria. Even though he has only been single for less than a year, Michael is already in a difficult situation that could lead to his return home. Angela is looking to annul their marriage to facilitate Michael’s deportation.
Getting Money’s Always A Focus
Money has been Michael’s primary focus for quite some time. When he first married Angela the 90 Day Fiancé spin-off, he didn’t have a reliable source of income and relied on his wife to cover his expenses for food and car. Over the years, Michael secretly started a piggy bank account and saved enough money to support himself in case of an emergency in the United States. Michael likely used up all his savings when he left Angela’s home, so he is probably not as financially stable as he was a year ago.
Michael has always been fixated on money. In mid-2024, he initiated a fundraising campaign and requested help from fans to cover his lawyer’s fees. He sought $25,000 and successfully raised over $50,000. Michael also returned to all social media platforms, hoping to make a profit from brand endorsements. Unfortunately, his failure to select a specific market prevented him from capitalizing on his reality TV fame. Michael also struggled to generate income from other sources. With only 18 reviews on his Cameo account, it appears many 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? fans have already moved on from his story.
