It,s Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, which appears to be a mix-up with Samuel Adesanya Adeyemi, popularly known as Sam Adeyemi — the well-known pastor and founder of the Daystar Christian Centre in Lagos. Here’s an accurate, up-to-date biography based on reliable sources:
Quick Profile
- Full Name: Samuel Adesanya Adeyemi
- Date of Birth: February 3, 1967
- Place of Birth: Ndayako (near Mokwa), Niger State, Nigeria
- State of Origin: Odo-Ere, Yagba-West LGA, Kogi State
Education
- Earned an HND in Civil Engineering from Kwara State Polytechnic
- Completed an MSc in Leadership Studies at the University of Exeter in 2011
- Obtained a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University, Virginia, USA in 2017
Ministry & Career
- Began ministry at Rhema Chapel, Ilorin, serving with his younger brother Victor Adeyemi; rose to Director of Pastoral Care before being posted to Lagos
- In November 1995, founded Daystar Christian Centre, starting with its first service at Eko Chinese Hotel in Ikeja
- Established Success Power International in 1995 — an NGO delivering leadership, motivational, and financial seminars globally
- Launched Daystar Leadership Academy in January 2002, a nonprofit school training business leaders and gospel ministers, graduating over 20,000 students
- Founded Pneuma Publishing in 1995 to publish his books and resources
- Joined the Forbes Coaches Council in 2020 as a principal consultant and global leadership advisor
Publications & Media
Pastor Adeyemi is the author of numerous books, such as:
- The Parable of Dollars
- Success Is Who You Are
- Ideas Rule the World
- Lead
- The Second Revolution
- Generation Z+
…among others
He also hosts the radio and TV program “Success Power,” broadcast both in Nigeria and abroad
Personal Life
- Married to Adenike “Nike” Adeyemi since the early 1990s; they have three children: Sophie, David, and Toluwani
- His wife also leads the Real Woman Foundation, supporting women and children across Nigeria
Vision & Impact
- His ministry emphasizes leadership, success principles, and personal transformation
- Viewed as a pioneer Christian leadership coach in Nigeria and a fixture in Africa’s success/faith‑based speaking community
Summary Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Samuel Adesanya Adeyemi |
| Date & Place of Birth | Feb 3, 1967 – Ndayako, Niger State |
| Education | HND (Engineering), MSc (Leadership), PhD (Strategic Leadership) |
| Ministries | Daystar Christian Centre, Success Power International, Daystar Leadership Academy |
| Publishing | Pneuma Publishing |
| Media Presence | Host of Success Power, speaker, author |
| Family | Married to Adenike Adeyemi; three children |