Angela Deem & Michael Ilesanmi
Status last updated: February 22, 2026
Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi married in Nigeria in 2020. Their relationship was marked by loud arguments, cultural clashes, and Angela's dramatic weight loss journey. Michael struggled to obtain a US visa for years. In 2024, Michael arrived in the United States; however, rather than reconciling, both parties confirmed the marriage was over. Their divorce is widely reported as finalized.
Where Are They Now?
Angela Deem
American
Angela Deem is an outspoken American reality TV personality from Georgia who appeared on Before the 90 Days Seasons 2 and 3 and Happily Ever After? Seasons 5 and 6 with Nigerian Michael Ilesanmi. She married Michael in Nigeria in 2020. Known for her loud personality and dramatic confrontations, Angela also documented her dramatic weight loss journey on television. The couple reportedly separated in 2023-2024.
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Nigerian
Michael Ilesanmi is a Nigerian man from Lagos who appeared on Before the 90 Days Seasons 2 and 3 and Happily Ever After? Seasons 5 and 6 with American Angela Deem. He and Angela married in Nigeria in 2020. Michael struggled for years to obtain a US visa. Their relationship was reportedly over by 2023-2024.
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Angela and Michael split publicly after years of visa struggles
Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi, who married in Nigeria in 2020, publicly separated in 2023. Angela accused Michael of using her for a visa and the couple stopped appearing together. Michael remained in Nigeria unable to secure a US visa at the time.
Angela files for annulment after Michael's US arrival, claiming marriage fraud
Angela Deem filed for annulment on June 20, 2024 in Georgia court, claiming Michael had fraudulently induced her into marriage to obtain US residency. Michael had arrived in the US in December 2023 but left their home on February 1, 2024, telling police he feared for his life. Michael denied the fraud claim and launched a GoFundMe. Divorce/annulment proceedings are ongoing.
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Personal News
Individual updates for each cast member outside the relationship.
Angela Deem
Angela Deem claims some 90 Day Fiancé scenes with Michael were scripted in court filings
Court documents filed in April 2025 revealed Angela Deem claimed certain scenes with estranged husband Michael Ilesanmi were 'scripted' for TLC's 90 Day Fiancé. Angela filed for an annulment in June 2024 alleging Michael married her fraudulently for a green card, while Michael counter-claimed abuse and requested spousal support. The legal battle remained unresolved as of April 2025.
Michael Ilesanmi
Angela Deem files annulment claiming Michael Ilesanmi committed marriage fraud for green card
Angela Deem filed for an annulment from Michael Ilesanmi on June 20, 2024, alleging he fraudulently induced her into marriage to obtain a green card. Michael responded in August 2024 denying the fraud claims and counter-alleging he experienced physical and mental abuse. Michael, who escaped Angela's Georgia home in February 2024, has since relocated to Houston, Texas.