Author remi adeleke takes listeners back to stories from his childhood as nigerian royalty to losing his father early in life and being financially stripped of everything by the nigerian government. For cut stories from book go to transformedbook youtube writeractormasters from ucwvstrasberg alumformer navy sealnigerian bornbronx raised. Pick up remis new book, transformed, anywhere books are sold. This navy seal went from nigerian prince to the bronx to hero. Impulsive, wounded, vulnerable, lindy kyle was unprepared for a roommate like rush callaghan. At 5 years old, adeleke and his family went from nigerian opulence and social status to losing his father and all of. Lone survivor navy seal went john wick on the guys who killed. Highest rated movies and tv shows with remi adeleke imdb. Remi adeleke, a us navy seal, now 36 years old, goes down memory lane. Transformed is a truly inspiring story of an abrupt transition to a.
In the book, you mention hearing a voice at different points telling you to take specific actions. If remi adeleke had to sum up his life in one word, it would be unexpected. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. Joe kuhns, navy seal senior chief, retired remi adeleke is truly transformed in the deepest sense of the word, and his book will have a lasting impact on many. Remi adeleke pens inspiring new book, transformed rolling out. John smith, an adopted boy from guatemala, is a living, breathing, walking miracle and his unbelievable true story is going to the big screen april 17 in the 20th century faithbased film. A descendant of warriors and chieftains from africa, remi adeleke became a warrior and a leader here. The cost estimate is not reliable and does not address. Remi also states that through his experience of losing everything as a child, and his mom moving his family to new york, and then through his adult life for everyone to never give up. Jul 03, 2019 the minute the conversation begins, you know that remi adeleke is a man of many words. Remi adeleke is truly transformed in the deepest sense of the word, and his book will have a.
Kathie lee gifford, today cohost, new york times bestselling author, and friend this book is more powerful than i could have imagined. And then i listened to the audio book read by remi himself. May 14, 2019 sitting across the table from remi adeleke is a pretty powerful experience. Actor remi adeleke joined hoda kotb and kathie lee gifford to talk about his amazing journey growing up in the bronx, entering the military. Transformers actor glorifies god for helping him overcome. How this man went from being a troubled teen to a navy. May 17, 2019 remi adelekes life is straight out of a hollywood movie. I m interested in stories like adelekes that tell of how the military changed the. Remi adeleke is a former navy seal, an actor, and now an author, whose life story is documented in his new book, transformed, available. He delves into being raised by a single mother in the bronx and doesnt shy away from his illegal activities as a young man that. A bonus the audio cd book is narrated by remi, himself.
I had the pleasure of reading an advance copy of remi adelekes book transformed last week and today i chatted with him about this book. After years of making regrettable decisions, remi decided to join the navy in 2002 in order to become a navy seal. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Adeleke nee alcantara of venezuelan and grenadian parentage. This will prevent femi from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. Navy seal, evangelist, entrepreneur, speaker as a part of americas most elite fighting unit, remi adeleke has had the opportunity to see and do things men and women have only dreamt about. How this man went from being a troubled teen to a navy seal. Remi adelekes inspiring story of overcoming the odds. May 09, 2019 i had the pleasure of reading an advance copy of remi adelekes book transformed last week and today i chatted with him about this book. Kathleen mugrage rated a book it was amazing transformed. Remi adeleke is truly transformed in the deepest sense of the word, and his book will have a lasting impact on many souls.
A navy seals veterans latest feat of bravery saw him stripping down on camera to star in a new underwear campaign. An actor, navy seal and author, adeleke came to america at the age of five after his family fled nigeria following a government uprising. Strong, sensitive and sexy, the temporarily drydocked naval officer was everything shed ever dreamed of in a manin a husband. Remi adeleke is a writer and actor, known for transformers. He delves into being raised by a single mother in the bronx and doesnt shy away from the illegal activities that threatened to derail his future. Former navy seal sea, air and land forces remi adeleke recently sat down with ebony to discuss his book, transformed, and how he became one of a small number of black men to serve on the special. In his provocative new memoir, transformed, actorauthormodel remi adeleke tells a seemingly impossible but true story of his amazing path from a sprawling estate in nigeria to humble housing in the bronx to drug dealing, the navy seals, and ultimately a hollywood and jesus filled life with his wife and kids. Remi adelekes life is straight out of a hollywood movie. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The bronx from african royalty to the streets of the bronx to a navy seal, remi adeleke has quite the story to tell, which hes doing in a new book hitting the shelves. A navy seals unlikely journey from the throne of africa to the streets of the bronx to defying all odds. Born in nigeria and living the first few years of his life with extreme wealth, everything took a drastic turn for adeleke, now 36, when. Former navy seal and actor remi adeleke on how jesus.
After the loss of his father left his family impoverished, remi adeleke turned to the streets of the bronx to fill the hole in his heartuntil one day, an unexpected wakeup call led him to the elite ranks of the military. With no father in the picture, remi adeleke tried to find a father in the things around him. John adeyemiadeleke world trade centers association. John adeyemiadeleke, executive director, world trade center lagos. Today, remi shares his story to show others that with resilience, anything is possible. Ademola adeleke is a nigerian politician, he was a senator representing osunwest senatorial district until june 2019.
In this book you see how overcoming adversity became a normal way of life for remi adeleke and, equally important, how you can mimic his attributes to overcome the odds in your life. Remi adeleke talks transformed, and the seals diversity. Get out of your head and into your life unfuk yourself series. From selling drugs to joining the navy seals, actor remi adeleke is giving god all of the credit for his role in the new blockbuster movie, search transformers actor glorifies god for helping him overcome drug dealing, suicidal thoughts. Books by select hazard ground guests click on book, name, or ep. Adelekes book details how he managed to get drawn into the street life with drug dealing. Boy who inspired faith survival story breakthrough says. Its a story smoothly told, captivating adventures and one that anyone may relate to. He shares about being a nigerian prince with a story of perseverance through loss. Medal of honor recipient john chapman and the untold story of the.
After years of making regrettable decisions, remi joined the navy in 2002 and later became a navy seal. Youd never know that he was born into african royalty, lost his father and everything his family owned, relocated to the bronx, got caught up in illegal and dangerous activities, and found his way out not just in the military but as a united states navy seal one of. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. 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. He is one of the two sons of adebayo adeleke, the architect and engineer who was the original owner of banana island, nigerias most expensive real estate.
In his provocative new memoir, transformed, actorauthormodel remi adeleke tells a seemingly impossible but true story of his amazing path from a. After spending years in the military remi felt led to leave, but. Jun 22, 2017 former navy seal and actor remi adeleke on how jesus transformed his life. Former navy seal turned actor and model remi adeleke tells amazing life story in new memoir. Former navy seal turned actor and model remi adeleke tells. In his new book transformed, adeleke details his unlikely journey where he. Remi adeleke is just a real man who took ownership of his life, his mistakes, his shortcomings and took control through faith, hard work, and a unwavering goal to become 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.
A navy seals unlikely journey from the throne of africa, to the streets of the bronx, to defying all odds by remi adeleke. Mintle offers people living in pain a holistic approach to pain management without the use of opioids. Remi will be the first to admit that he has an exciting job, but what is even more remarkable is his story which begin. Its funny, i just discovered, i dont know what to call it, a gift or this inclination or. Bobby talks with form navy seal, author, and actor remi adeleke. Remi adeleke talks transformers, upcoming films, and his new book sean david grant 19 june, 2019. 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. Apr 19, 2018 remi adeleke was born in western africa, but permanently relocated to bronx, ny after the death of his father and the nigerian governments stripping of their family assets in 1987. Actor, navy seal remi adeleke shares how god used his. Jun 16, 2017 with no father in the picture, remi adeleke tried to find a father in the things around him. Born into a rich nigerian family, remi adeleke went from selling drugs in new york, to being a navy seal, to acting in the transformers film to. Navy seal stars in new jockey ad daily mail online. Former seal remi adeleke wants the military to take more. After navy seal hit rock bottom, the transformers star.
The last knight 2017, 6 underground 2019 and ray james. Remi adeleke transformed thomas nelson did you know you were a writer before you started this book. He is from the adeleke family of ede in osun state in the 2018 governorship election in osun state, adeleke contested against gboyega oyetola of the all progressive congress who won the election. In transformed, remi adeleke takes you back to stories from his childhood, from living as nigerian royalty to losing his father early in life and being financially stripped of everything by the nigerian government. A conversation with former navy seal remi adeleke about his. A conversation with former navy seal remi adeleke about. Remi adeleke was born into african royalty, lost his father and everything. Written by remi adeleke, audiobook narrated by remi adeleke. Its equally a spiritual tale as well as an urban epic. He tried it all, then found his way out by joining the military. A descendant of warriors and chieftains from africa, remi adeleke became a warrior and a. Im interested in stories like adelekes that tell of how the military changed the. As the title notes, this book details remis global journey beginning with early. A descendant of warriors and chieftains from africa, remi adeleke became a.
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