Nike Adeyemi

Nike Adeyemi
Born	11 April 1967 (age 58) Nigeria
Occupation	Pastor Author
Organization	Daystar Christian Centre
Known for	Humanitarian work, leadership in ministry
Spouse	Sam Adeyemi
Website	https://nike-adeyemi.com/

Nike Adeyemi is a Nigerian pastor, author, and humanitarian. She is a co-founder of Daystar Christian Centre in Lagos alongside her husband, Sam Adeyemi, and the founder of the Real Woman Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on supporting women and children through rehabilitation, education, and empowerment programs. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Career

Nike ministers at Daystar Christian Centre, where she serves on the faculty of the church's leadership school. ^{[2] [3]}

In 2001, she founded the Real Woman Foundation, which operates the Love Home Orphanage and Peace Villa rehabilitation centre for women and girls affected by abuse. The foundation organizes conferences, seminars, and outreach programs; in 2025, it hosted the “Get Up” conference in Lagos, aimed at empowering teenage girls with self-worth and career guidance. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]}

She is also a speaker and media personality, hosting Real Woman with Nike Adeyemi, a faith-based program broadcast on television and digital platforms. ^[2]

According to Business School Netherlands, Nike Adeyemi serves as President of Real Woman International Inc. based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also listed as a member of the International Advisory Board of Business School Netherlands. ^{[11] [12]}

Publications

Nike has authored books, including

• The Shift at the Well: Leading with Purpose
• Love Code

Recognition

In 2022, she was honored at the Heart Bible International University Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards gala in Hartford, Connecticut. ^{[13] [14]}

Personal Life

She is married to Sam Adeyemi, senior pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, and they have three children. She is the daughter of Gabriel Babatunde Ogunmola. ^[15]

References

1. Ajumobi, Kemi (2022-02-18). "Nike Adeyemi, living her faith, doing more beyond the altar". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
2. "Daystar Christian Centre - raising role models". daystarng.org. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
3. Ogundeji, Josephine (2024-11-03). "Daystar hosts leadership conference to inspire transformation". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
4. punchng (2017-04-16). "My life outside the church — Nike Adeyemi". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
5. "Nike Adeyemi – Daystar Leadership Academy" . Retrieved 2025-10-09.
6. Sulaimon, Muhibat (2025-10-02). "PHOTOS: Nike Adeyemi's foundation empowers women with skills in makeup, pastry, braiding". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
7. Anthony (2025-04-05). "Nike Adeyemi: 'As a woman, know your worth, build skills'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
8. Nwafor (2025-06-30). "Pastor Nike Adeyemi's 'Get Up' Movement records successful editions for girls, boys, parents". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
9. Rapheal (2025-02-21). "Amid music, Nike Adeyemi counsels teen girls against". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
10. Netherlands, Business School (2024-05-16). "Nike Adeyemi on Leadership Compassion and Social Impact". Business School Netherlands. Retrieved 2025-10-08.{{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
11. "Our Advisors". Business School Netherlands. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
12. Netherlands, Business School (2024-05-16). "Nike Adeyemi on Leadership Compassion and Social Impact". Business School Netherlands. Retrieved 2025-10-08.{{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
13. THEWILL, Shade Wesley-Metibogun (2022-08-29). "Pastor Nike Adeyemi Bags President's Lifetime Achievement Award From Heart Bible International University" . Retrieved 2025-10-08.
14. hvpress_new (2024-08-07). "Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award". Hudson Valley Press. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
15. allure1 (2019-09-30). "Pastor Nike Adeyemi celebrates her father as he turns 80". Vanguard Allure. Retrieved 2025-10-08.