Michael Ilesanmi, a star of “90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?,” is venturing into a new career in the U.S. amidst ongoing legal challenges with Angela Deem. Originally from Nigeria, Michael was 30 when he first reached out to Angela, then 54, with a heartfelt message on Facebook. This interaction altered the course of his life as Angela enrolled them in a reality TV show. However, Michael soon discovered Angela’s abusive tendencies and realized she was exploiting him for her own benefit. Despite marrying Angela and relocating to the U.S., Michael eventually fled, unable to endure the mistreatment any longer.
Now in the United States, Michael Ilesanmi is eager to pursue fresh career opportunities without relying on Angela for financial support.
Recently, Michael surprised his followers on Instagram by unveiling his future career plans. He announced the appointment of Carnell Jones as his new manager and invited interested parties to contact Carnell for any “booking inquiries.” Michael provided Carnell’s Instagram handle and email address, [email protected]. In his next post, Michael shared that he had already secured a partnership with a major brand on Instagram. He posted a selfie in front of a mirror, tagging @fashionnova, possibly indicating the source of his outfit.
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In Nigeria, Michael did not work, having previously been employed as a bus administrator before meeting Angela. The couple split their reality show earnings, with Michael depending on Angela to send him money from their Cameo profits. Angela prohibited Michael from working, fearing he might meet someone new and be unfaithful. She also restricted his use of social media, despite his interest in it as a potential income source. In 2022, Michael started an Instagram page, aiming to become an influencer.
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Although Michael had some savings set aside, he found himself financially strained when needing to hire an attorney for Angela’s annulment case against him. He appealed to fans for $25,000 but received over $52,000 in donations. Michael seeks a stable income to support himself independently in the U.S. without needing further financial assistance from fans. He appears to be pursuing additional brand partnerships and potentially event appearance requests, similar to the meet-and-greet sessions Angela participates in.
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With brands already approaching Michael for collaborations, he seems to be on a promising career trajectory. He has the potential to become an ambassador for more brands, encouraging his followers to purchase their products on Instagram. Given his popularity, there is always the possibility of Michael appearing in more spin-offs after “90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?” Michael has a promising future and is likely to embrace any intriguing opportunities that come his way, turning them into successes through his diligence.
“90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days” airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.
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