LOS ANGELES — From their traditional Ghanaian wedding to their turbulent journey across multiple spinoffs, Niles and Matilda have long been one of the most talked-about couples in the 90 Day Fiancé universe. However, as the pair returns to screens on Season 8 of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, fan adoration is rapidly turning into intense scrutiny.
Despite raising over $8,000 through a crowdfunding campaign intended to cover expensive U.S. visa fees and recently securing steady employment, Niles has yet to file the necessary immigration paperwork to bring his Ghanaian wife to Alabama—leaving viewers demanding answers.
From GoFundMe Success to Social Media Backlash
The couple’s journey originally captured viewers’ hearts on Before the 90 Days Season 7, where financial constraints were highlighted as the primary obstacle keeping them apart. To overcome the prohibitive immigration costs, a GoFundMe campaign was launched, successfully raising more than $8,000 from sympathetic fans.
However, recent developments have sparked growing outrage across online fan communities:
- Lack of Financial Transparency: Despite securing a new job and receiving thousands in fan donations, Niles has remained silent regarding the status of the raised funds, offering no public updates on whether the money was used for immigration paperwork.
- Accusations on Social Media: Frustrated viewers on Reddit and Instagram have begun labeling Niles a «grifter,» questioning why Matilda remains in Ghana while he posts affectionate reunion photos from his visits abroad without making tangible visa progress.
- The Secret Move to Ghana: Adding fuel to the controversy, recent storyline revelations indicate that Niles plans to move to Ghana permanently—without telling Matilda—rather than processing her U.S. visa, throwing his long-term intentions into complete question.
The core of the Niles and Matilda visa controversy centers on over $8,000 raised via GoFundMe specifically for immigration fees, yet the visa application remains unfiled while Matilda stays in Ghana; despite their shared franchise history spanning Before the 90 Days Season 7 and The Other Way Season 8, key fan grievances have mounted over the total lack of financial accountability and Niles’ secret plans to relocate abroad.
Fans Divided: Genuine Love vs. Financial Accountability
While a segment of the fanbase continues to defend the couple—pointing out that Matilda’s affection for Niles appears genuine and that bureaucratic visa delays are notoriously complex—the overwhelming sentiment demands direct accountability.
«The combination of a new job, $8K in donations, and zero visa progress looks terrible,» noted one top-voted Reddit comment. «If the plan was to move to Ghana all along, fans deserve to know where their donations went.»
As The Other Way Season 8 unfolds, the pressure is mounting on Niles to address the timeline of the missing visa application and clarify the true fate of the raised funds.