Michael Ilesanmi from 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? hasn’t yet found his niche, which may result in him failing as an influencer on social media. The Nigerian man married his American wife, Angela Deem, in January 2020. However, he couldn’t arrive in the United States quickly due to delays in his visa process. In December 2023, Michael finally made it to the land of opportunity. He spent a few months with Angela but ultimately decided to leave her to free himself. Michael blamed his wife for their split, stating that her abusive behavior drove him away.
Shortly after escaping Angela, Michael started focusing on his newfound freedom in the United States. He returned to social media, engaging with fans and posting content regularly. Michael also created a profile on Cameo to generate passive income. In August, Michael launched a fundraising campaign seeking $25,000 to cover legal fees for hiring a defense lawyer against Angela. He begged fans for their help and raised over $50,000 within a month. Despite rumors alleging that he was misusing the funds, Michael clarified in a statement that he wasn’t using the money for personal expenses.
Michael’s Career Is Surviving Due To His Rivalry With Angela Deem
Michael Lives A Simple & Uncomplicated Life
Michael has high aspirations for his career as an influencer, but there are a few reasons why he may not achieve as much success as his 90 Day Fiancé co-stars. His popularity is largely attributed to his ongoing feud with Angela. Fans enjoy watching him take shots at his estranged wife.
However, this dynamic will shift once Michael finalizes his divorce from Angela. He’ll no longer be able to rely on his former partner to attract attention and views. Instead, he’ll have to discover new ways to keep fans interested, which may be challenging given his laid-back personality.
Michael Wants To Be An Influencer
Michael Has Yet To Find His Niche
Michael has been talking about building his career as a social media influencer since 2021. However, he hasn’t yet found his niche, leaving him to post a mix of content on social media.
90 Day Fiancé franchise cast members like Stephanie Matto, Miona Bell, Molly Hopkins, Yara Zaya, and others had a clear vision for their social media presence before they debuted on reality TV. In contrast, Michael lacks a specific approach, resulting in diverse content that doesn’t resonate with his fans. His lack of a niche also means he hasn’t yet developed a dedicated audience.
Michael Is Unoriginal
Since his return to social media, much of Michael’s content has been focused on motivating his fans. However, he lacks the personality to connect with people, so he often uses quotes found online as captions.
On the other hand, cast members like Jibri Bell and Loren Brovarnik also create motivational content based on their personal experiences rather than relying on free content on the internet. This approach helps fans relate to them more. In comparison, Michael hasn’t posted much original content, leading some to view him as inauthentic and trying too hard to gain attention.
Michael’s Fashion Content Lacks Any Value
Is Michael Trying To Establish Himself As A Fashion Influencer?
Michael has been posting fashion content on social media but hasn’t impressed the online community. In September, Michael posted a video of himself walking outdoors wearing a purple shirt, brown shorts, a dark hat, and white shoes. So far, Michael has shown a lack of a sense of fashion yet continues to post similar posts, showing off his new style. The 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? alum hasn’t yet realized he isn’t on par with some of the best fashion enthusiasts in the franchise.
Michael Lacks The Confidence To Speak Up
Michael has also posted a few promotional videos that highlight his low confidence. Despite spending years in front of the 90 Day Fiancé franchise cameras, he doesn’t have the courage or personality to be an authority figure. His body language makes him appear less than enthusiastic in his videos.
In September, Michael shared a video clip promoting a restaurant. Unfortunately, he failed to wear the proper microphone or effectively film the promotional video. Instead, the reality star continued to blush and awkwardly open the food boxes. Michael seemed nervous and unprepared to do the bit.
Michael Doesn’t Have Real Fans
Michae Has 174k Pity Followers Who’ll Eventually Get Bored With Him
Michael’s followers will likely cause him to lose his career as an influencer. While other cast members have seen organic growth in their audience, Michael has gained over 175k followers in under six months, primarily due to fans supporting him against Angela. However, as time goes on and Michael distances himself from Angela, these same followers will likely move on. Many people have only followed him out of sympathy, not genuine dedication. Therefore, Michael won’t be able to build a true fan base until he discovers his niche on social media.
Michael Doesn’t Have The Aura Necessary To Achieve Fame
While Angela may not have the best personality, she has always been explosive in front of the cameras.
She has always created an entertaining drama. The fact that Angela has retained over 825k Instagram followers also shows that she’s just as charismatic outside the show. Unfortunately, Michael doesn’t have the same energy or presence. He believes he can use his reality TV fame to stay popular, but that’s never the case. Other cast members like Andrew Kenton, Tania Maduro, Ximena Morales, and many other famous stars have been completely forgotten by fans, and Michael may face the same fate.
Michael Will Eventually Give Up On His Dream
Michael May Be Required To Secure A Steady Job
He’s currently enjoying his freedom and the best life in the United States in 2024. He has earned thousands of dollars from the show and raised over $50,000 through a fundraiser. However, he’ll eventually deplete his savings and have to find regular employment, which may be challenging given his background as a bus administrator. Once the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? alum becomes occupied with daily work or starts a family, he’ll have less time for social media.
