Chidi from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days has revealed that he wasn’t born blind – the Nigerian man lost his eyesight as a teenager under really tragic circumstances. Chidi, 33, is in a relationship with the 37-year-old Rayne from Espanola, New Mexico. 90 Day Fiancé cast member Rayne is a single mom to two children, an 8-year-old son named Devin and a 16-year-old daughter named Lexi. Rayne describes herself as a “quirky weirdo” who has never been married. The two relationships she had with her kids’ fathers were very toxic.

Rayne had given up on dating altogether when the man of her dreams fell in her lap. Five years ago, Rayne was looking for friends online and Chidi was in her friend suggestions. She thought he was a “little cutie” and sent him a friend request. Chidi and Rayne had an instant spiritual connection. Within two weeks, Rayne and Chidi had said “I love you” to each other. Rayne will finally be going to Nigeria to meet the man she wants to spend the rest of her life with, even though the way they experience life is very different.

Chidi Had An Accident When He Was 17 Years Old
An Apple Fell On His Right Eye And Blinded Him
Chidi in 90 Day Fiance in throwback photo wearing dark glasses and white shirt
Chidi revealed that he wasn’t born blind. It happened when he was 17 years old and had an accident. Chidi was standing under a tree while his friend climbed it. An apple fell on Chidi, and it hit him in the right eye. The pain was so excruciating that when Chidi went to school, he couldn’t see what was written on the blackboard. Chidi’s eyesight in his right eye kept deteriorating. However, Chidi could still see from his left eye at the time. The pain in the right eye is what eventually led to Chidi losing eyesight in both eyes.

Chidi Fell Due To His Weak Eyesight
It’s How He Damaged His Left Eye As Well
Chidi happened to fall down one evening. He was in great pain, and it might have led to him being disoriented, leading to his fall. Unfortunately, the fall did permanent damage to Chidi’s vision. He hit his left eye on a wooden desk. He started bleeding profusely. Chidi could feel the blood rushing out. He was taken to the hospital, but there was nothing that could be done. Chidi became blind in both eyes. “I was so devastated,” he added. Chidi felt as if his whole life had come to an end. He also described what he can see now.

Chidi explained how he could only see just a “ thick cloud ” before his face.

However, sometimes, Chidi can experience some sparks of different colors of light. Having known what colors are and what the world used to look like before he lost his eyesight, Chidi can visualize his environment. He also gets a little bit of help from the “symphony of sounds” around him. Unfortunately for Chidi, living as a visually impaired person in Nigeria is not a very easy experience. Lagos is the biggest city in Africa and everywhere is congested. The roads aren’t built well.

“There are no ramps,” Chidi added.

Chidi noted that most of the houses and public places have steps and no ramps. Chidi usually uses a cane when he goes out. However, he still needs assistance.

How His Disability Brought Chidi Closer To God
Chidi Believes God Helped Him Meet Rayne
90DF’s Chidi’s Christian by faith. He believes that God has helped him cope with his disability. He prays a lot during the day and at night. He believes God blessed him when he sent Rayne to him. Chidi was afraid to tell Rayne that he was blind when they first met because he thought that would have scared her away. Chidi himself didn’t know he was talking to a white lady. Rayne had sent some regular pictures of herself to Chidi and he didn’t compliment her. Rayne thought Chidi would say she was pretty, but he continued chatting with her sweetly.

“So after another month or so I sent a picture of my booty and I still didn’t get a response,” Rayne confessed.

Chidi said that Rayne had “lodged in a complaint” to him after he didn’t react to her naughty photo. It was then that Chidi told Rayne that he was blind. Chidi wondered if Rayne would run away or reject him because she didn’t want her anymore. However, what happened was quite the opposite. Knowing that Chidi fell for her heart and her words and not her body made Rayne feel truly accepted. It was something the 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star had never experienced before.