He lived mostly in extreme poverty. Simply eating was an issue, most of the days. He lived as an outcast. To tell the truth, in Tiya, he gained the trust or the friendship of no one. People saw Onanojah as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which he did for friends. He was robust, stunning, and never got sick a single time. He was considered spiritless, and unable to make a decision.