Remi Adeleke, an actor and former SEAL, is the latest face to join Jockey's Show 'Em What's Underneath campaign, happily flaunting his boxer briefs — and incredible abs — on film. Before Remi Adeleke was a famous actor, he was a Navy SEAL. 6.9K likes. I had the opportunity to sit down with an incredible man last week. These are huge accomplishments for any man, but once you learn about Remi’s background, you will be astounded. In 1987, the corrupt Nigerian government stripped his father of the island, robbing him of his largest investment. We read reviews on the show every week. Brad is currently enrolled at the University of Charleston West Virginia where he is completing his bachelors in organizational leadership. Remi will be the first to admit that he has an exciting job, but what is even more remarkable is his story which begins in a small country in Western Africa. Following the death of his father, Remi relocated to Bronx New York where his mother raised him. Remi would later join the Navy and became a Navy SEAL. How he knows the massive potential of his kids, How much farther he may have come with a father’s guidance, Teaching kids to hone their good qualities and exorcise the bad qualities, How his military intelligence experience translates to his life, His daily physical, mental, and spiritual self-care routine, His physical limitations due to injuries and how he gets past them, Advice for men who always put themselves last. Grab one HERE, Download a free chapter from: THE DAD’S EDGE on UNLIMITED PATIENCE HERE, Check out this free resource on: CONNECTION WITH YOUR SPOUSE, Download this free resource on: CONNECTION WITH YOUR KIDS, Your email address will not be published. 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He wrote his book, Transformed, to show disadvantaged kids and adults that they are capable of defying all odds. Remi Adeleke has an amazing story to share, and the fact that he served as a Navy SEAL is almost incidental to his epic tale.. After a drug-related death threat, Remi realized he wasn’t going anywhere and decided to act on a long-buried childhood dream of becoming a hero. https://gooddadproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TDE-229-Transformed-A-Navy-SEAL’s-Unlikely-Journey-with-Remi-Adeleke.jpg, https://gooddadproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/GDP-enfold-header-logo.png, TRANSFORMED: A Navy SEAL’s Unlikely Journey to Defying All Odds with Remi Adeleke. He now resides in Southern California with his wife, Jessica, and his sons. 54k Followers, 576 Following, 608 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Remi Adeleke (@remiadeleke) View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for Remi Adeleke. Shortly after that, his father died. Remi Adeleke was born in western Africa, but following his father’s death, he and his mother and brother relocated permanently to the Bronx in New York City. After years of making regrettable decisions, Remi joined the Navy in 2002 and later became a Navy SEAL. After the birth of his sons, Remi chose to leave his military career. Fill out an application for The Dad Edge Alliance, ==>NEW! Remi Adeleke grew up as a troubled teen, but turned his life around by joining the Navy SEALs and becoming a Hollywood actor. Brad is also a product of a single parent home. At the age of four alcohol and drugs led and kept Brad’s dad away from him. Remi Adeleke is a former military man and successful actor. Since completing his military service, Remi has had successful careers in writing, speaking, and films. Statistics tell us that African American males who grow up in a single-parent household are nine times more likely to drop out of high school and twenty times more likely to end up in prison than any other demographic. Remi talks about how growing up without a father impacted his journey and how he is is living proof that even when things seem hopeless, it’s possible to transform and live a life beyond imagining. Ever since he was in the military, Remi Adeleke has adhered to the same workout routine (get all the details below!) Bobby Talks with Form Navy SEAL, Author, and Actor Remi Adeleke - Duration: 5:12. He knew how deeply his father’s death affected him, and he didn’t want to do that to his family. Remi Adeleke, Actor: Transformers: The Last Knight. Required fields are marked *. Remi Adeleke. He went directly to a recruiter’s office where a series of fortunate events led him to his chance of becoming a Navy SEAL. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. The next one might be yours! Remi Adeleke. August 2020; July 2020; June 2020; March 2020; February 2020; January 2020; December 2019; November 2019; … “I never want a child to go through what I went though. Raised by his single mom, Remi was cast into poverty and turned to crime to fill the void of male leadership. I highly recommend this book to all ages, genders and life backgrounds. Adeleke was born into a rich Nigerian family and experienced the best that life had to offer. Trouvez les Remi Adeleke images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. I know I won’t be able to help every single-parent child, but I will help who I can.” Brad still resides in San Diego where he runs Single Hope Foundation and works for Remi Adeleke’s consulting firm, Adeleke Enterprises. But what would it take for one young man not only to rise above those statistics but also become a Navy SEAL, actor, entrepreneur, writer, and successful husband and father? He has been through very dark times in his life and career, and only when he met Jesus did things start to turn around, as he reveals in his I AM SECOND testimony. His dad was the firstborn son of a Yoruba chief who had nine wives. Remi Adeleke. “Ever since I was young I always wanted to control things. His life changed dramatically a year and 1/2 ago when an unexpected break led him into Hollywood. to keep him strong even after active duty. He had immigrated to New York from Nigeria with his family when he was five. He would later hire Brad as his assistant, and in return Brad would later hire Remi to work and advise for Single Hope Foundation. After 13 years in the service, Remi separated and started the consulting firm, Remi Consulting. He holds a BS in organizational leadership and an MS in Strategic Leadership, both from the University of Charleston West Virginia. Brad was born and raised in San Diego, CA. Following the death of his father, Remi relocated to Bronx New York where his mother raised him. Listen to our other episodes! God brought about an incredible transformation in the life of the “Transformers” star. It’s equally a spiritual tale as well as an urban epic. Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller Recommended for you In the 2018 governorship election in Osun State, Adeleke contested against Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressive Congress who won the election. Remi was born in Western Africa. Achetez et téléchargez ebook Transformed: A Navy SEAL’s Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds (English Edition): Boutique Kindle - Entertainers : Amazon.fr Remi Adeleke, 36, was in SEAL Team 3 and, since serving, has used his experience to motivate others and consult, act, and write for films in Hollywood that depict the military. Remi Adeleke was born in Western Africa and moved to New York City with his mother and brother following the death of his father. After years of making regrettable decisions, Remi joined the Navy in 2002 and later became a Navy SEAL. Remi Adeleke is known for his work on Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), 6 Underground (2019) and Invasion. His biggest project was one of the first manmade islands in the world, now known as Banana Island. Remi resides in San Diego, with his wife Jessica and their three sons. Growing up without a father became the impetuous for Brad to start Single Hope Foundation. From there, he pursued a career in speaking and acting. But he hasn’t always had it easy. Remi Adeleke is an actor and writer, known for Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), The Last Shall Be First and 6 Underground (2019). Remi Adeleke is an actor and writer, known for Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), The Last Shall Be First and 6 Underground (2019). After 13 years in the service, Remi separated and started the consulting firm, Remi Consulting. I definitely want to go back and spend more time there. Remi Adeleke tells the tell of wealth in youth, to tragedy, to poverty, to triumph in the military and the transformation as a better man. Former U.S. Navy SEAL, Evangelist, Entrepreneur, Speaker As a part of America’s most elite fighting unit, Remi Adeleke has had the opportunity to see and do things men and women have only dreamt about. He shares his life in a new … Remi was so young that he didn’t comprehend his father’s death or the impact it would make in his life. Why love is not just a word, it’s an action. WATCH: Remi Adeleke, former Navy SEAL turned actor is now the face of Jockey, a fitness model and recently had a role in Transformers. Remi’s American mother brought him and his brother to the US to settle in The Bronx, NY. Remi Adeleke: I’m interested to see how the book is received in Nigeria. Beginning life as a son in a wealthy, royal Nigerian family and almost ending as a drug dealer in The Bronx, Remi Adeleke’s defining moment was his father’s death when he was five years old. Shor… Remi was born in Western Africa. What are the odds? The icons of the hip-hop culture and street lifestyle became Remi’s father figures, and he worked his way from petty stealing to running high level scams that could’ve landed him in federal prison. Remi Adeleke is a former Navy SEAL, actor, entrepreneur, author, husband and dad. Thanks for the support. !<== Grab a copy of The Dad’s Edge AUDIOBOOK on iTunes or Audible, Join our Dad Edge Group on Facebook Request Entry Here, We have new Dad Edge T-Shirts! Remi holds a BS in organizational leadership and a MS in strategic leadership, both from the University of Charleston West Virginia. As they struggled to get by, Remi finally felt the void left by his father’s death. Remi’s life spiraled downward after his father died in 1987. By Remi Adeleke: W Publishing/Thomas Nelson Publishers: ISBN: 9780785219767. www.TransformedStory.com ... We do our best to offer practical information, advice, and honest encouragement to parents at any stage or age of life. Remi Adeleke is known for his work on Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), 6 Underground (2019) and Invasion. His biggest project was one of the first manmade islands in the world, now known as Banana Island. If you’re enjoying the show, we encourage you to leave an itunes review. He is from the Adeleke family of Ede in Osun State. All of that was ruined when at the young age of 5 his father died and the government seized his family's wealth. Adeleke was born into a rich Nigerian family and experienced the best that life had to offer. His dad was the firstborn son of a Yoruba chief who had nine wives. FOR CUT STORIES FROM BOOK GO TO TRANSFORMEDBOOK YOUTUBE •Writer•Actor•Masters from UCWV•Strasberg Alum•Former Navy SEAL•Nigerian born•Bronx raised His father went on to study in London and became a well-known engineer and entrepreneur in Nigeria. His name is Remi Adeleke. Check out the stories below from I Am Second. In 2002 he joined the U.S. Navy, ultimately completing the grueling training to become a member of the select U.S. Navy SEALs. Transformed: A Navy SEAL’s Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds: Remi Adeleke, Remi Adeleke, Thomas Nelson: Amazon.fr: Livres Your email address will not be published. In 1987, the corrupt Nigerian government stripped his father of the island, robbing him of his largest investment. Remi Adeleke | United States | CEO at Remi Consulting | 500+ connections | See Remi's complete profile on Linkedin and connect Ademola Adeleke is a Nigerian politician, He was a Senator representing Osun-west senatorial district until June 2019. Disclaimer: The Dad Edge is an Amazon Associate and may earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. His father went on to study in London and became a well-known engineer and entrepreneur in Nigeria. After his service as a Navy SEAL, Remi Adeleke had a role in Transformers: The Last Knight By Caitlin Keating May 17, 2019 04:13 PM Remi would later join the Navy and became a Navy SEAL. Remi Adeleke was born in Western Africa, but following the death of his father, he, his mother, and brother relocated permanently to the Bronx in New York City. All of that was ruined when at the young age of 5 his father died and the government seized his family's wealth. 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