Unexpected: Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke's incredible story

Remi Adeleke's story reads like a movie script; from being born into African royalty in Nigeria, to losing everything and growing up on the mean streets of The Bronx, New York City, he knew he wanted to do something important with his life. Watch the video to see how he went on to join the U.S. Navy SEALs, and then break into the world of acting and writing. Narration by former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink.

[@terrancematthews4416]

Royalty- Nobleman - Civilian- Seal - Actor - Writer - Graduate - Producer- Husband- Servant What a life story. Perseverance, discipline, meekness.

[@peterkalu5392]

And he's still young with several achievements to come.

[@maryguy9013]

the meek will inherit the earth

[@terrancematthews4416]

@@maryguy9013 that’s the book bro.

[@ronmckay9037]

@@maryguy9013 yes sheep are

[@salleyswett8272]

Watch his documovie: The Unexpected. Life- altering, eye-opening.

[@jsupreme369]

I salute Petty Officer Adeleke, I too was a Fleet Marine Corpsman at Camp Pendleton and remember him from a class, we were a few black men with similar goals. He is a highly motivated and outgoing individual.

[@danielneece6404]

Thank you for your service. God bless you.

[@misterblaq]

Thank you for your service brother

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

To understand the origins and back powers of all wars, watch the 13 hour quadrilogy "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil".

[@PatrickSmith-hv1um]

Thank You Bro tha Gods was with You

[@GKSSF]

@@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH link please

[@mchristr]

This is how a man does life. You screw up, own it, make it right, learn the lesson, and move on.

[@The-Man-Right-Chea]

Luckily he got his criminal record wiped out or otherwise alot of people who like him now would call him a regular thug. But unfortunately alot of black young people never is given a chance to grow up and change

[@vijayswamy2564]

Absolutely on the money and a lesson for one and all

[@Daddydoo24]

@@The-Man-Right-Chea Fact's

[@masumoto007]

@@The-Man-Right-Chea everyone doesn't get the same chances in life, but we all do get a chance at life. It's what we do with our life.

[@jamesgarner4127]

Slim TheMan He could have served his time and still joined. A man owns his mistakes and makes himself better. He doesn’t make excuses, you learned nothing from this video. You’re still playing victim.

[@bradjb2404]

He is living proof that it doesn't matter where you come from, the background you grow up in, you can change for the better and give yourself and work for a better life. Nothing but respect.

[@materockk1579]

What if he was deported ? Lot of men who served from America 🇺🇸 latter asked to leave

[@Jesuspaid4oursins]

It does matter, and I think acting like it doesn’t is detrimental, but yes, your latter message is true. With enough hard work and dedication, you can achieve greatness. It requires a lot more effort for someone from poverty to achieve greatness than it is from someone who was born into a great family.

[@oliviaphoenix4906]

I grew up in a town of 300 Caucasians In 7th grade I went to a school 10 miles away. This was my 1st exposure to African Americans A boy named Ricky Green became my best friend and literally, the boys from my town treated me as an outcast so most all my friends were African American Oh and by the way, Ricky became a highly Decorated Officer in the Military I felt so proud of My closest friends

[@dxwallace55]

Interesting......

[@wilfredrivera6521]

God Bless

[@wilfredrivera6521]

This sounds like it would make a good movie Maybe you should try to get in touch with Remi

[@marlenereid160]

So inspiring have to show this to my grandsons.

[@Trav81888]

Dope story. I’m Italian from a predominantly mixed/black neighborhood almost all my closest friends don’t look a thing like me. That’s called the beauty of L I F E

[@jonlocke1624]

"A failure is only a failure if you don't learn from it." Awesome lesson. Thank you for your service!

[@vijayswamy2564]

I am also going to add this great teaching to my outlook in life

[@gratitude62]

That is about as perfect an attitude as a man can have....right on.

[@michelleliston8436]

Check out the new Remi Adeleke interview - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnO7Z31-md2Dac0

[@mikeeliades2596]

Love you my brother Remi

[@mikeeliades2596]

Military best way to go I did myself straight outta high school was 17 also kept up my boxing

[@jorgetomas380]

DAM. As a black man, this is HIGHLY motivating. He's a geniune guy, you can feel it thru the phone.

[@treylegette1130]

Facts

[@djtanikgotbeatz]

Yess 💯💪🏼💪🏼

[@diggumsmacks8827]

Please raise your children well and Teach your young to be good people. The rest of society would *REALLY* appreciate it. Right now, young AAs are the most embarrassing aspect of American society. They are destroying entire major cities one by one.

[@joe-lf2dv]

I am a 58 yr old white guy and this is inspiring me too. To be better at everything I do. If we don't learn from each other we go backwards.

[@KyleKalevra]

💯 You should also check out David Goggins. Hardest man on earth. Huge inspiration.

[@onins228]

God bless the woman that recruited this fine gentleman and gave him a chance at a different path of life, more so the resilience of this man. I am at a similar path where I’m enlisting to the army where I hope I can get to a better path of my life. God bless our servicemen and women.

[@naveygill1793]

Niño A Unfortunately, Recruiter Reyes passed away in 2006 while serving. May her soul Rest In Peace.

[@vijayswamy2564]

We should be giving her a medal of honor. These are the people who from the heart , sow the seeds that make MEN/WOMEN. I salute her.

[@use828]

May God keep and protect you and may you find success and bring joy happiness to your family and loved ones in Jesus mighty name Amen 👍👍

[@use828]

@@naveygill1793 😢😑AMEN AND AMEN. So sad.

[@use828]

@@vijayswamy2564 Exactly Sir 😢😑👍👍

[@francesodulate51]

He is telling the truth. His father owned what is now Osborne Estates and Dolphin phase 2. If you live in Lagos you would know this pieces of real estate worth about quarter of a million dollars per plot. He (late Adeleke ) dredged and worked on it. Only for it to be forcibly taken from him by the government of General Babangida. Who promptly shared it with his thieving cronies. I know this because I knew the man and what led to his downfall. Good to know the boys turned out okay. Kudos.

[@bhall4996]

For sure.. It turned him into an incredible human being.. He is my definition of a real man

[@ezekielmbilinyi-kh4ty]

He and davido adeleke are they relative?

[@deejaye2647]

Sounds like CIA

[@bwhy9]

I agree with you? But did he get approval from the government before dredging

[@kenniifediora9745]

Shebi una ​don start. He just woke up one morning and began dredging abi? @@bwhy9

[@johnsimon9455]

Every Nigerian I ever met has that same spark! The Canadians of Africa, I say magnanimously. Strong, tough, determined people

[@Ibochic1]

Truth. Thank you.

[@Kpop-eye-f7t]

They are also the number one scammers from continental Africa along side the Indians, and Nigeria is one of the most corrupt countries in Africa. You now see how generalizations can be silly.

[@Ibochic1]

@@Kpop-eye-f7t pretty sure your country has scammers, murderers, terrorists etc. Every country has bad eggs. Doesn’t take away from the facts he stated in his comment.

[@Kpop-eye-f7t]

@@Ibochic1 Yes and Nigerians are the most educated immigrant group in the US followed by other African countries, every country has good and bad "eggs." Better to give a wholesome picture instead of propaganda.

[@Robert-ri7mt]

You know You made it. when JOCKO is the narrator.

[@ZeketheKid2016]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Andrewdtucker2]

Yeah I was like, "is that Jocko?"

[@trisgilmour]

Hell yeah

[@truckerwellnesssusa]

I was thinking the exact same thing!👊🏾💯✔️😉

[@xezo4494]

I was looking for a JOCKO comment to like 👍

[@samdamanforman7870]

He is the happy version of David Goggins Edit: wow guys thank you so much for the likes 😂never thought this would get so much feedback, so in that case keep em coming 👍😎

[@Feverishkiller]

😄

[@hurleypop]

He’s the human version of Goggins

[@baihu4u]

@@hurleypop Exactly what I was thinking. LOL. Goggins is machine for sure! LOL!

[@cdx451]

Yep!👋👋😎😂😁🤔

[@f_r_e_d]

He is John Connor to Goggin's Terminator

[@xOFFtheCUFF]

The Seals are proud of you, America is proud of you.

[@ArthurGlover]

This is a great story. As someone who used to get jumped in Brooklyn and the Bronx and lived through the terror of the gangs, I can relate to his story. I joined the Navy when I was twenty going on twenty-one. I was a non-swimmer, but I managed to pass the swim test at OCS and achieve my goal of earning a commission after 8 years of service. I even qualified for command of submarines as a LT. Unfortunately, I was not selected for Executive Officer and retired after 23 years of total active service as LCDR, qualified in Submarines, Qualified Masters Level in Strategic Weapons and Qualified for Command.

[@homebodyheaven6114]

Thank you for your service. ❤

[@70stunes71]

Excellent brother !!! 6 yrs myself, 6th fleet, Lebanon, Grenada, NATO Europe.

[@jeffjohnson7470]

Wow way to go on all the achievements. Great job

[@MrCualpha06]

Thank you for your service sir

[@angelcruz3989]

Wait, from the Bronx and a submariner ? I thought I was the only one 😭😭😭 this life is still too weird

[@geina4412]

As a Nigerian abroad who left the country because of corruption, am very proud of him. Imagine what that country would be if they harness and utilize the talents born there.

[@sisilara801]

"Imagine what that Country would be if they harness and utilize the talents born there?" This comment right here..😔

[@cooljoescott]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@ayoolax5988]

You sound bitter...omo get out

[@sphaleriteme]

@@Iamwhoiam993 so many covert questions in this comment...just know Nigerians excel where opportunities abound, just like most other nationalities in other countries...maybe look at things positively. You can learn something that advances your life

[@marlenestewart7772]

@@ayoolax5988 Why does this person sound bitter?

[@marshamercer876]

His mother was such a star. She got both of herself and her sons out of a country who would of killed them. And he is his father's son. He made a bad situation into a winning one. Good for you son.

[@johnmontgomery4923]

Movies never show black SEALs

[@emmanuelochieke1645]

@@johnmontgomery4923 if you were paying attention, that's what he just said: "there weren't (too many) black men in the Navy Seals," which is what got into his head because he thought he had made it, but "failed," because of that "pride," and had to start all over again. He is in the "movies," now, because his story is "unique and inspiring," as much as he is, also, "black." That is the lesson here - for everyone, and especially (other) blacks facing challenges in life.

[@drelocs2878]

@@emmanuelochieke1645 EXACTLY

[@ShanteRoxxane]

I think they totally did his dad in. The timing of his passing doesn’t seem like just coincidence.

[@kathleenking47]

He also looks more American than African

[@arphaksad01]

Wow, his story should be a movie.

[@msu20151]

Coming to America (1988)

[@hooper4581]

Aubrey Stieler ha lol good one !

[@12yearssober]

arphaksad01 Fo est Gump

[@Akinyodetemitayo]

I like his openness. He didn't keep away the sad part or try to polish his story especially the crimes he committed and also admitting his pride at some point. Few men does that.

[@SamGuesss]

I like him after the first 5 seconds

[@mikeeliades2596]

Me too

[@TheLitChronicles]

I'm so impressed with this guy. You are the only person that can limit yourself!!

[@ndoroemblem2629]

Yea, but why?? Working for a white people? These should done for ourselves! There is not one person who is black regardless of economic, socio, political status who is not affected or impacted by racism!!

[@luciatoussaint-francis1786]

Am very proud of him, the only thing he did I did not like is that he went and married outside his race.

[@marcrankin1707]

@@ndoroemblem2629 racism is just one hurdle of many to overcome. Look at the man he has become, owed entirely to pushing through all hurdles in his path, not to work for white people, but to better himself.

[@SuperLastboyscout]

This is a fantastic story...the man is our American treasure.

[@lukeerlinger1872]

Jocko narration! GOOD!

[@mauriceguiney1200]

But your presidents and his party says they dont want any more immigrants.....🤔

[@rustyb78]

Very happy to see Jocko still keeping ties with his Navy family. Hooyah Sir!

[@user-pf8kw1tg9h]

The world needs more man like remi. A king, soldier, respectful father, all in one. I am inspired, because sometimes that's all that's needed to push forward. Much love and respect brother!

[@bgiovannic]

And men who don’t sell out to our oppressors & not do of their ways trying to be like them

[@bobbyadamo152]

Every SEAL I hear has a remarkable story. It's really generous to share this with us all. Thanks

[@deejaye2647]

It's Fake

[@bolajiaiyegboyin3579]

Yeah,,,we Nigerians despite our short comings in administration and corruption,are very active, though, brilliant and resilient... Give a Nigerian 1mile,he will take you to 2.

[@henryravu9192]

whatever the Nigerian government stole from his father back in the day..I believed God has given back to his family through his hard works and never lose hope...what a legend..thank you so much for sharing...awesome documentary.

[@henryeghaghara9385]

Can you shut the fuck up!!! What do you know about Nigeria and her politics??

[@onyijonathan8074]

@@henryeghaghara9385 You shut the fuck up...... America gave him a way out. Remi made a way for himself...true nature for every hardworking Nigerian, determination to make a way for himself and family. Nigerian Government and Politicians do not shit for us.

[@tramey1959]

Great story and one bad ass Sailor and SEAL, I spent 30 years in the Navy and we had them onboard our Aircraft Carriers several times, I was the Chief Master-at-Arms on the ships and used to talk to the SEAL Chiefs in the Chiefs mess and I have a lot of respect for them.

[@phnxwlfphnxwlf6544]

And I have respect for both of you. God bless and thank you

[@miztergray369]

Remi works out at my gym. He’s the most humble person you could meet. His mom works out harder than him, If you could believe that.

[@carmaela2689]

This man is amazing and his mother was an amazing woman as well. I'm so grateful he ended up here in the US and I am grateful for his service. A true leader. The world is desperate for real men like this. That recruiter likely saved him and turned his life around by setting him on the path of destiny.

[@drbunmibinitie7144]

Everyone who needs a break needs that special person at the right time like that woman who took him to those judges and got the warrants struck out. God bless her🤗💝

[@harveymontgomery5087]

This man Remi is a real American hero. He came from nothing and made something of himself. We all should be proud of this Navy Seal.

[@thebrothasidshow2934]

harvey montgomery idiot he was born a Prince! Came from nothing ,fh

[@mmohammed1655]

THE BROTHA SID SHOW They think most of us came from nothing but true reality is a lot of us are from royalty we just don’t know it

[@wendellbatts2477]

@@thebrothasidshow2934 Being born into wealth, then having it all taken away and thrown into the street, I imagine is WORSE than coming from nothing. The justifiable chip on his shoulder should have killed him or landed him in jail. harvey montgomery, you are absolutely right.

[@jamelehampton4255]

Clearly u didn't watch the video. He is Nigerian royalty smh

[@SwordOfTheSpirit-I-]

@@jamelehampton4255 clearly you didn't see the part where his wealth and father were taken away from him, and they had to start from scratch in the bronx....stop trying to magnify a tiny spec that is irrelevant!

[@jamal7824]

U.S. Navy seabee 99- 2004 . I can relate cos am from Nigeria as well. It was tough in the civil engineer corps but it gave me a sense of direction and a solid foundation. Did college with GIBill and 15yrs career in mechanical construction so far.Love it.

[@dansvec8759]

hello ogee

[@jimbopexon4777]

Inspiring...he makes me proud to be a American

[@AR.shoedoctor]

He makes me proud to be black and proud and inspired to have the same goal to be a navy seal

[@BRobinson28]

Not only but as a human being to life

[@roeva2]

More importantly a BLACK American it’s not about color it’s about class as a man sadly others don’t think the same

[@BlindMice-wq9zq]

@@roeva2 Black has nothing to do with class and little to do with color. Alicia Keyes and Shaquille are both are counted as black. It isn't because of their actual skin color. It is because they have an African ancestor

[@BlindMice-wq9zq]

What? North America or South America?

[@allabouttravel]

Very proud of you Remi! Your story is very inspiring and more so because I grew up in Nigeria and could relate to what you were saying. I always wanted to join the military but never had the opportunity, but I can't honestly say I tried hard enough. I wish I had the motivation that you did. I'm glad to have heard your story though and feel that's its gonna help me get motivated to realise my future plans.. I'm an Indian who grew up in Benin City, Nigeria and later lived in Chicago for several years. I know the struggles of living in the inner city and I can only imagine the struggle youe mother went through bringing you both up alone. She must be very proud of you. Hats of to you brother and thank you for sharing your inspiring story 🙏

[@TheGinanisque]

Greetings from Benin. I wish u all the best. Koyor.

[@hammadzakee1554]

Makes me feel very confident to know Americans like this brother. Very Patriotic

[@jmn194]

What a guy. I’m in the Canadian Army and my eyesight is just barely bad enough for the trade I want to join (Infantry). I’m currently a Material Management Technician, and I’m doing everything I can to get where I want to be. This was very inspiring to watch.

[@jamesmerone]

Coming to America, but instead of searching for a bride, he searches for a meaning, joins the Navy, trains to be a SEAL, fails, trains again, then finally earns his gold trident. 🐐🇺🇲

[@obiezedaniels5907]

James Merone ,that's probably because he got there as a kid,the eligibility for enrollment in the forces for immigrants above 25yrs is pretty slim.

[@alexbambamextra]

Did you even watch the video? lol he moved to America when he was a child.

[@maxkingofthewild7709]

@@alexbambamextra except his mother's a American citizen thus making him also American

[@Pook162]

@@maxkingofthewild7709 This^

[@qpidrc9454]

Listening skills! He came to the US. As a child. He won’t look for a bride at that age. I came when I was 11. Got mixed up with the wrong crowd when I was 19. Got arrested. But I still wanted to serve. So I worked long hours with the recruiter trying to find a way to serve. Eventually, I was granted a moral waiver and I ended up in the 82nd Airborne Division. I’m a husband, father, and a proud Paratrooper of 21 years in the Army. And there are many more like me here.......

[@naveygill1793]

Nigerian immigrants have one of the toughest mindsets and never use any excuse for why not to succeed. Much respect to them. Fun fact, they are also the top earning immigrants second only to Indian (Asia) Americans.

[@coolyhigh6504]

The Nigerians I know here in Jersey got felonies and chase woman like the first part of his story before he became a seal

[@victorndor8629]

@OceanBlue if they can con American's and Europeans it only shows they're way smarter

[@onioluwole7359]

@@victorndor8629 😂 😂 😂 😂 tell em

[@najeembolaji7914]

@OceanBlue Hahahaha Hmmmmm. That's why we are in giants of Africa.

[@natureboy6489]

@OceanBlue what the fuck do you mean by they are sub Saharan Africans after all ?

[@lordrudimus]

The real Black Panther!!!!!

[@JR-ju3kj]

The real Black Panther/ Prince Akeem from Coming To America!

[@screamingeagle11b]

@Victorio Guerra you're the real azzhole🤷🏿‍♂️

[@JR-ju3kj]

@ What makes you say that? Remi seems pretty close to being a real- life Black Panther/Prince Akeem, to me.

@@JR-ju3kj You misunderstand sir if you ask me such a question-type. I have know idea what you talking about. This Marine American Patriot. First. Semper Fi!

[@lordrudimus]

@Victorio Guerra what do you mean? You realize he is one of our greatest warriors. Society used to honor Warriors like him. Today we just scoff at him and call him a traitor. Quite rude of you

[@rdreher760]

I love how God puts us in places or situations to bring forth gifts we never knew we had. Tap into them.

[@ЧікаВілсон]

Ready for 2022. Thank you KZbin, Thank you Remi Adeleke

[@jamessitati7396]

Nigeria did it again, I am so proud of Remi but amazed at how Nigeria keeps on producing the best of the best, much love from Kenya.

[@nicholasr3624]

No sir Nigeria doesn't producing....it's the US who give him opportunities. Nigeria Rob his family!

[@oluolatunde342]

@@nicholasr3624 Did you understand the comment at all?

[@2clapsandarickflair804]

America produced this not those losers in Nigeria

[@999oj]

2 Claps and a Rick Flair he is from Nigeria 🇳🇬 so Nigeria produced him. If he was not born in Nigeria, America won’t be able to utilize him. So give Nigeria the credit it deserves.

[@nnekaude9336]

@@999oj 😂😂😂 this is like saying give the sperm donor credit for providing DNA but not raising the child. How about we salute his parents and not the country and government that almost set him up to fail. 😩😊

[@panamalee]

Great Job "Shipmate"! Why would anyone give this a "Thumbs Down"?

[@paulpo540]

Lee H jealousy

[@1anre]

Lee H they expected a sad unfortunate story about a Nigerian immigrant but they were hastily put to shame with the light at the end of the tunnel of his story.

[@heyy165]

Honestly a part of it may be that he's a black navy SEAL, but mostly jealousy

[@tc080010]

Probably gang members that he called cowards lol which they are

[@1985Seraphim]

An outstanding example of perseverance and an indomitable spirit. A true American hero.

[@pasky2112]

His positivity and natural charisma is SUPER infectious. Never once did he say he was entitled to anything b/c of his heritage but is rather inspirational with his innate passion, respect and strength. This is a man who shows how character makes/breaks a life. Here is your role model, blm. God Bless you, Remi. 🙏🏻👍🇺🇸❤️

[@ginogomez5401]

People like Remi are real life superheroes! What a fantastic story! Thank you Remi...thank you for keeping us safe and for the person you are!

[@williebulletman5217]

Thank you for your service I did five years as a Army Ranger I can say it changed my life for the better again THANK YOU 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@eazypaid8311]

Rangers lead the way

[@danielshaw4038]

Currently reading "Transformation " his autobiography. What a genuine man. Go Navy!

[@alfredodelacruz1864]

Correction book title is " Transformed ", not transformation

[@danielshaw4038]

Alfredo Dela Cruz: Thanks for the correction. It's my fault, Suffering from a TBI

[@adebisimoses2334]

wish to get a hard copy of the book will drop a link of Steve Harvey video watch and be motivated kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYOxZYWYjd-mmJY

[@speedbagboxer7451]

Let’s get this guy on the Joe Rogan Podcast.

[@buffalosoldier7360]

Who could not like this uplifting story?!?!

[@justin2221]

Remi is a hero

[@tjowens9747]

It's good to see a Brother make it in the Special operations Community. There are very few of us there. Good job and great story. Thank you for your Service Go ARMY

[@alfarojulio-araujo8374]

Is like in power rangers, only one of us made it. The brothers gonna work it out. Go go power rangers!!!

[@samuelsmith5773]

Bravo Sierra. Blacks can, and always have, contributed much to units….after we gave them equal rights in fully integrated units. I recall one in particular: an SFC; Ranger SF; Infantry; and IMPRESSIVE!. He was our primary instructor for “hand to gland”. He took an AK-47 round through one lung, so he had only one functioning lung. Once he healed, the Army started to discharge him, but he refused. He had to max out the PT test to stay in. Then the Army decided he couldn’t stay in the Green Berets. He fought that, as well. The Army agreed to him remaining in SF, if he more than maxed out the SF qualification. He was fully occupational in 1971. I recall one day in particular: we were bused to the sandpit for training; the driver was playing his radio too loud, so the SFC called out on the bullhorn to turn off the radio. Radio didn’t change. He called out 2-3 times to turn it down. No change. So this Soldier with only one lung threw down the bullhorn and yelled out to shut it off. Silence. I served with Black soldiers who were SF and regular Army. Some were good, marginal, and bad: just like the White soldiers.

[@RooseveltAliWashingtonX]

This needs to go viral! This needs to be seen by the lethargic, young "men" who are stuck: stuck on the couch, stuck in mediocrity, etc. That young man is inspirational! No excuses made! In fact, I've found a new workout video.

[@RooseveltAliWashingtonX]

@Fau Q --- Unfortunate, but true!

[@TheZeroDav]

indeed we must spread it

[@martelprayer416]

@Fau Q Damn my man that's so true

[@jphillips2210]

“This guy is trying to join the navy after an act of war, can we expunge his record so he can join the navy” America. 👊

[@BFerreira82]

French Foreign Legion in France has being doing that since "Forever" 😎✌🏻

[@maximuscassius3121]

J PHILLIPS 👍🏾

[@dreww4039]

BFerreira82 lmfaooo true

[@chill_will9816]

@Trump Tight If you really tried to enlist post 9/11 and they didnt waiver you there must have been a good reason. I met a guy at MEPS that couldn't pass the ASVAB and you only needed a 32 out of a 100.

[@EvanSerrano1988]

@Trump Tight doubt that u even tried then cuz it was really easy to get in back then. So I call bullshit....!

[@rotimisowunmi6727]

Inspiring story. Raising children as a single parent is a challenging task. Adeleke's mother made a positive impact in her son's life. It takes focus, diligence, discipline and tenacity of purpose to attain great heights. Adeleke had all of these. Above all, God's grace paved the way.

[@jeanneratterman4174]

Inspiring! So many could benefit from hearing his story. No overnight magic. He worked for it, the ups, the downs, the necessary changes. He has such a good humored nature, too. Thank you, Remi Adeleke, for your service and reliance and perseverance and clear vision. I hope your story becomes a film! Please. Love!

[@alvinsmith4288]

You blessed me today Remi! Thank you!! Pastor Smith

[@flyoverkid55]

This is a man's story. He made these things happen in his life, rather than looking for someone else to make something happen, or worse yet, to give him something taken from others. The military can teach us many things, but they can't teach tenacity. You either have it or you don't.

[@steveabraham3052]

I couldn’t have said it better myself!

[@Mbstr1]

I completely disagree, tenacity is both a choice and a way of life. A prime example of this is David Goggins, he did not have tenacity untill he chose otherwise.

[@coles2688]

DOE John What??

[@ola7479]

People only say good things about you when they make it

[@habibcisse9809]

Yeah keep thinking that because you have been babysit by the system; your don’t get anything by merit

[@hondutel1]

Remi, I hope that since your success, you've reached out to the woman who recruited you. Her going to court with you was an act of kindness that you can only repay by living the best version of yourself for the rest of your life. Please reach out to her if you haven't done so already. It would warm her heart to know that she changed your life. Thanks for sharing your amazing story.

[@drewnielson6472]

That's a awesome recuiter .

[@vanillacoffee9518]

Your Royalty is with you and will always remain, because of all your Triumphs, adversities and accomplishments. You are a True 🤴🏾

[@kingpin76110]

He has such a big smile and a genuine laugh. You can tell he is at peace with who he is. God bless you young man. Thank you for your service.

[@spookman4917]

A man who honors his mother is truly blessed! Remi is one of our many national treasure!

[@joelsookram4485]

Man I can relate! Coming from Queens NY , my parents were immigrants and I had to get out. The Army is where I became a man! Taught me a lot of discipline and focus a drive to better myself.

[@marvinmckinney1058]

God bless this guy! These are the stories our youth need to hear. Not stories of self pity and victimhood!

[@codyroberts1562]

Thank you for your service frog man , I was army but I respect the hell out of you guys . Me and my best friend just went and visited the navy seal memorial in va beach out of respect for the fallen . I'm glad you made it and made it home . Thank you for serving again brother

[@rbyrd5481]

From one sailor to another, Thank you for your service and inspiration.

[@dionthomas5418]

True legit warrior patriot and hero Navy Seal great story freedom isn't free never out of the fight for freedom against all enemies of America and I salute you Remi

[@willgoodwin6202]

I totally had it backwards when I was in college. My dad suggested I do Army ROTC to start a career path while I wanted to be a theatre major and act in the movies someday. I ended up getting a theatre degree, which didn't pay off. But maybe if had stuck with being an army officer I would have gotten roles in big films after serving! Lesson learned here is DON'T LISTEN TO YOUR PRIDE! I'm grateful for my degree but it hasn't paid off in the real world. No matter what industry you end up working in (be it entertainment or not), veterans and people with combat experience ALWAYS have a leg up on the competition. This guy's story is really inspirational and shows the value of military experience. I wish I had seen this video when I was 18 years old.

[@muman1]

Wrong reason to go be a soldier

[@frankcastle5285]

Mu Man Nope the military is a great platform to start a life

[@OrdellRob]

@@muman1 exactly.

[@Zanjero234]

@@frankcastle5285 Not really. It's You and your readiness to be disciplined.This helps you stay focused. In my country, military personnel and ex-service chiefs are amongst the most corrupt. Prolly, the only discipline they learn is how to embezzle funds and intimidate civilians. I know this isn't exclusive to my country. I read earlier this week of an ex-service guy in the U.S who wanted to sell off the architecture of the new nuclear submarine but was intercepted by the FBI. Apart for the pride of being the military, anyone can attain an enviable height with a transformed mind and diligence/hardwork. Transformation is a spiritual thing.It's beyond motivational talks... Jesus transforms.

[@michaelflading2539]

What an unbelievable guy.. God bless men like you and thank you for all you’ve done for our country and the world

[@cody3030]

I helped with the filming of Transformers five and ironically enough, watch this video 4 years later only to recognize the Navy seal. I flew with him and Michael Bay during the set, only knowing that he used to be a seal. Incredible story and amazing man.

[@VictoriaEPines]

Very cool! How can I get can audition with Mr. Bay? Lol

[@charlieboy501]

I wish I didn't give up trying to be a marine back in 1988 my dad was the 1st black sniper in Vietnam (MARINE)still here now my son is in San deigo in boot camp for the marine....and listening to this guy story is ausome

[@VredesStall]

Maybe you should have been a Marine Reservist.

[@alexandermacedonia2295]

"Raised in the Bronx..." Thats all i needed to hear. Good story about this brother. Shouts out to all my Bronx veterans out worldwide serving thos beautiful complex country ✊💯🗽

[@1anre]

Naija Navy SEAL; This’ll forever be one cool immigrant come up story. Hooyah!

[@adevikthur]

@Robert R, the Nigerian Defence Academy trains foreign officer cadets too. They are housed together with Direct Short Service Course cadets at the Ashanti Battalion. Even the late Gen. Sanni Abacha was an immigrant too if we are to say. But most of these things are reserved for intelligence purposes.

[@najeembolaji7914]

Abiooooo jeki agbera

[@najeembolaji7914]

@@adevikthur Hmmmmmm.... You're make my day today. Truly, many people didn't know about what you're saying, and is the same American and European with some tyrannical people in Nigeria are gathered hands together to killed abacha then and told Nigerians that Abacha want to turned Nigeria to Islam country which pure fallacy. Pls since when their killed abacha is it Nigeria better.

[@adevikthur]

@@najeembolaji7914 God bless you Najeem, Abacha even though "corrupt" as they tagged him - he'll never allow any insurgency or anything bad to happen to Nigerians both home and in diaspora. But that is a story for another day. I pray we all make it out of this hell

[@najeembolaji7914]

@@adevikthur If we can avoid tribalism and religion with political disorder maybe after that we can out of miserable in Nigeria. Because i can't tell you lie, the source of Nigeria problems about century years ago is from those who call themselves (missionaries) from Europe become built CAN into Nigeria Call It (Christian Association Of Nigeria). is where Nigerians Problems was navigated into different sectors in Nigeria after the Independence. An i don't know if you can believe what i say, because European and Americans the majority of them are disbelievers base on Pagan, Atheists to God almighty. Before British arrived Nigeria to colonized us individuals were live peacefully then base on what our forefathers and grandmother's had belief in without harm anyone within themselves, but since when their brought that vague-book" to met us not original, justly the original of the bible is in Rome and Jerusalem without let any Africans seen it and them also no follow it since when their were colonized us but many African are into intellectual bondage on what their call Christianity due to western people are play hypocrisy/propaganda on Africans future especially on Nigerians since due to they don't want us get peace of mind till our rest of life if you be perspective on it and release your tools thoughts. LASTLY. Our leaders in government are stealing our treasure to America Europe and some other foreign countries in the world without sentence anyone of them to make them return the money back, they don't do that....Pls who is highest criminal between whom rescue thieves and thieves?...... People that let corruption growing consecutively in Nigeria and Africa generally is western people but them don't do that for themselves like that. Where is our Education Knowledge in Nigeria also our prestige integrity?..

[@flipkrak]

Despite all the failures in the past , he worked hard to get to where he is now. With all his accomplishments, he is still a very humble person and always thankful for everything that came along👏👏👏

[@s.peters2866]

I'm a navy brat. My father served on submarines thru the 50's thru the 70's. My dad wore dolphins. Pride runs deep. I bet his family is so proud of him.

[@caspercorleone6459]

Wow this story is soul breaking & almost broke me down crying in the begging...this is a man with a Great Man story....thank you...Oh im an ol' 62 yr old Chicano man...

[@GeneralPrime]

im nigerian......and this means alot to me....a nigerian navy seal?....a nigerian navy seal?....im speechless

Nooooo a black american navy seal of Nigerian heritage...

[@danielbianchi2246]

General Prime Awesome Man

[@JR-ju3kj]

Well, yes, Remi is FROM Nigeria but I think that it's important that some context is given to what you just said because the way that you put it is misleading(even if you didn't intend for it to be) and it almost makes it sound like he stayed in Nigeria and just became a Navy SEAL. Did you listen to the part in the narration when it was pointed out that his mother permanently relocated the family to America when he was a child? He was born in Nigeria but he GREW UP in America(the Bronx in New York City, to be exact) and is an American citizen(neither of which you mentioned in your post when you referred to him as a ''Nigerian Navy SEAL'' ). So if you want to call him ''Nigerian-American'' or even ''African-American''(as unlike most black Americans who are referred to that way, it's legitimate to describe Remi that way) then that's a fair assessment. But he's an AMERICAN Navy SEAL of Nigerian heritage and origins just like Thomas''Drago''Dzieran is not a ''Polish Navy SEAL'' but an American Navy SEAL of Polish origins.

@@JR-ju3kj also what a strong black American mother

[@infozone9601]

@ Lol, idiot

[@AndreBoyd1981]

2 hell weeks. Grad school. This guy is the living example of “finish what TF you started”.

[@angryguppy4617]

His wife is a very lucky woman. He's a very handsome and smart man. God bless him and his family ♥️🦅🇺🇲🦅

[@northshoreman]

Every inner city kid should watch this. Amazing perseverance.

[@mikemiller6730]

I think the quote is "pain is weakness leaving the body"...what a great, great story!

[@Rameses3113]

Read his book “Transformed”. Outstanding book, I’ll recommend it to anyone.

[@contentofcharacter]

Once again proof that America is the land of opportunity but you must embrace & make the most of the opportunities afforded you🇺🇸

[@contentofcharacter]

Mxr Wxl to quote Randolph Elder “Hard work wins.” In America, opportunity is given to us all. Outcomes are earned. Excuses are a greater hindrance to our success than actual obstacles will ever be. If you can’t make it in America you can’t make it anywhere but you must still put in the effort.

[@ola7479]

@@contentofcharacter u lie as human u can make it anywhere for gold is buried under our feet

[@csteplight1]

Marxism

[@akolivanfreeman]

Content of Character so inspiring I should come there too.

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

Agreed!

[@empire-classfirenationbatt2691]

I love what he says about not just being there to wear a trident on his chest but there to do the job of a SEAL and he was so ready to do it.

[@vijayswamy2564]

Watching so many documentaries on Navy Seals, we all stop there, not knowing that Seal life starts right there. This Great human being has inspired me with his life. By the way I am 64 years old. No age is too old to learn life values. Kudos to Jocko /Recruiter

[@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30]

From an Army Infantry Sergeant, Thank You Remi for your service.

[@elvinfrets4462]

5:20 immediately brought me to tears. Life changing moments!!!

[@rmusic22]

If you ever feel like you’ll never be resilient enough to get out of a bad situation, just watch stuff like this. Makes my problems seem small.

[@korsitakorchenko3536]

You are an inspiration. When someone thinks life is too tough and feels they can't make it, i would suggest they watch this. Thank you!!

[@ajcook7777]

Sick that a SEAL TEAM 3 Commander, Jocko Willink, narrated his story

[@nacho2494]

A seal covers always another seal his six, on and off the fields.

[@daaaanyol]

that was jocko??

[@charleslasley5367]

@@daaaanyol i didn't realize until i read this. Definitely Jocko

[@kemosabeusmc]

@@nacho2494 try writing this again

[@nacho2494]

Allright... A seal covers always another seal his six, on and of the fields.

[@chichijima4257]

This man is a role model for many young people …Bless him..

[@TMS26164]

This is what I dreamt of becoming but it's unfortunate I'm not an American but glad I have a royal brother fulfilling the dream, we are from the same town in Nigeria

[@PHlophe]

Segun, whatever you are doing at the mo i still wish u the best

[@nickybobby9317]

An inspiration with a heart of gold! Wanted to stand up against bullies, to defend those who can’t defend themselves...THAT’s the reason you join the SEAL Teams, not because of how badass they are, not for the prestigious title or the excitement of their direct-action missions. Great to hear he still sees it as his duty to serve the country in whatever way he can...THAT’S a true patriot.

[@felixhenriquez8797]

A lot of people don’t comprehend, that hard work pays off, they think it’s just a saying sentence of words. Thank you for your service and pointing the hard work thing.

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

"Even though I don't wear the uniform, I still see it as my duty to serve" Damn. What a guy.

[@billygambrell8837]

This guy shows you can make it in life if you put in the work, if you get knocked down get back up, and don’t blame people and the world for your pitfalls,I take my hat off to this smart and honorable MAN that I’m proud to call him a true American hero 🇺🇸⚡️TCB ⚡️🙏🏼

[@dejuanjamison1330]

Damn, this is a story that really kicks you in the ass. Kudos to this Brother.

[@calvin-]

He seems like a very genuine guy. I would love to sit down and talk with him, just find out what kept him so motivated. I know he touched on it in this video, but to talk to someone that has achieved so much in a relatively short period.

[@naturalboateng7581]

Congrats man! You’re appreciated! 41 yrs and still looking forward to signing on to active duties where I plan spending the rest of my life . I want my story to inspire people who genuinely want to serve their country that age shd not limit their dream and am just a step away. Dad was world war 2 vet, brother was with the infantry and I did a decade of active duties in the Ghana armed forces, wish me good luck.

[@ramosadriano3520]

Thank you bro! I'm a Nigerian stuck down here. Your story is a good one and has rekindled my spirit. I'm happy you made it and I hope I will scale through like you and share my story to the world like you've done. Thanks man!🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tresawhitlow9527]

My prays go out for you in overcoming your struggles. May God Be With You

[@topnotchdaagrade]

You surely will overcome, just stay focused on that grand prize waiting for ya!

[@BirdsOfGlass]

Gotta respect a man with a purpose. Thank you for your purpose & service. Never quit.

[@mariemontalvo8462]

As a teacher this is so powerful. I love it. Teaching is my second profession. I was a therapist first and became a teacher to try to prevent children from suffering. I Love What You are doing. Thank you so much.