After moving to the United States nine months ago, Michael Ilesanmi from 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? has begun mapping out his career trajectory. The Nigerian man spent seven years with his American wife, Angela Deem, hoping for a happy marriage with her. He allowed her to disrespect him, thinking things would improve one day. In December 2023, Michael arrived in the United States, but after spending a few months with Angela, he realized that she would never be the woman he expected her to be. In February 2024, Michael finally gave up on his marriage.
Over the months, Michael has focused solely on himself and his happiness. He has formed many new friendships, particularly with 90 Day Fiancé franchise co-stars like Kobe Blaise and Jasmine Pineda. Michael has also focused on rediscovering his happiness and expanding his network in the United States. His social media posts feature his new American life and all its positive aspects. Michael has become a part of a wonderful community with people who truly care for him. Michael’s recent videos also show him playing soccer and enjoying his newfound freedom in Houston.
What Job Did Michael Have Before Meeting Angela?
Michael Was Employed As A Bus Admin In Nigeria
Michael spent most of his adulthood in Nigeria but hasn’t shared many details about his educational background or early aspirations. He worked as a bus admin when he first met Angela in 2017. The 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 8 alum earned enough for himself and wasn’t in any major financial crisis at that time.
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Unfortunately, things changed for Michael in the following years. He quit his job and started relying on the money Angela sent him regularly. He also had to quit social media because his wife felt he’d talk to other younger women behind her back.
Michael Is Looking To Capitalize On His Reality TV Fame
Michael began sharing his goals and desires in 2022. He reactivated his social media accounts without informing Angela and started creating content. As expected, Angela was extremely unhappy about the situation. She felt betrayed and accused Michael of being deceitful. She asked (via 90 Day Fiancé), “no, I don’t know if you love me. What did you think was going to happen when you put Instagram up?” Michael replied, “the reason why I brought the Instagram up, if I make use of my social media for influencing, I get paid. I mean, that’s all I’m trying to do, you know.”
Over the past few months, Michael has proved that he wasn’t lying to Angela about his aspirations. He has started Instagram, TikTok, and a Facebook page and has shared content on the platforms. Michael has also created a Cameo account, making personalized videos for his fans. The reality star has come a long way within just a few months. Not only has Michael verified his profile from Meta, but he has also gained over 100k Instagram followers in a short amount of time. Michael genuinely enjoys creating content for his fans and capitalizing on his reality TV fame.
Michael Has A New Manager Named Carnell Jones
Michael Is Really Stepping Up His Game As An Influencer
Michael appears more focused on his career after moving to the United States and parting ways with Angela.
He has learned from his co-stars and has hired a new manager, Carnell Jones. In mid-September 2024, Michael shared his future career plans with fans in an update on Instagram Story. He encouraged fans to contact his manager for any booking inquiries. Michael included Carnell’s Instagram handle and work email ID in the post, making it simple for interested parties to reach out to his manager for work opportunities.
Michael Partnered With A Fashion Brand
Michael Explores The World Of Fashion Influencing
Michael has already started securing new gigs since announcing his new manager. A few days ago, he shared an Instagram Story showing off his latest partnership with a big fast fashion company. He posted a photo of himself wearing a stylish t-shirt and tagged “@fashionnova” in his Instagram Story, letting people know he endorsed the company.
Michael has drawn inspiration from other 90 Day Fiancé franchise cast members, such as Jasmine Pineda and Sophie Sierra, who’ve partnered with fashion brands before him. He’s certainly leveraging his popularity to secure suitable gigs for himself, recognizing his audience and their preferences.
Michael Wants To Do Charity Work
Michael Is Eager To Lend A Hand To Those In Need
Michael was recently interviewed by Kiki and Kibbitz, where he discussed his philanthropic goals. During the interview, the interviewer asked him what he hoped to accomplish within a year. Michael answered, “I just want to be successful, you know, support people in any way I can.” He mentioned witnessing people suffering in his home country, which inspired him to make money while helping less fortunate. Michael expressed his desire to care for those people in “any little way” he could. He concluded by saying, “God bless me and I need to bless others too.”
Michael Also Has A Backup Plan
Michael Isn’t Placing All His Eggs In One Basket
During his interview, Michael also mentioned his backup plan. He stated that his primary goal was to become a popular influencer, as he has gained significant experience working in front of the cameras over the last six years. However, becoming popular isn’t his sole focus. He explained, “I’m still going to have some backup, too, you know. I’ll have something on the side to do.” The 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? star revealed that he has a contingency plan in place in case things don’t go according to idea.
Michael aims to remain productive and occupied.
Michael Reveals New Job
Michael Might Be Testing Out The Waters As Food Vlogger
A few days ago, Michael showed the first sign of becoming a full-time social media influencer. He posted a video from a restaurant called Suya On The Spot, reviewing their food with a smile. Michael seemed happy to share his opinion, like a food vlogger, and he looked confident throughout the video. He has begun to expand his content portfolio and secure more gigs. It seems he’s experimenting with different things to find his niche. It’ll be interesting to see if the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? alum’s journey transforms him into a prominent influencer with millions of followers.
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