It is not a hidden fact for Nigerians and Nigerian celebrities, that when opportunities come visiting them, they grab them for means to earn more for a better living.
So, from Nigerian actresses to Nigerian actors, beauty and reality stars, Nigerian celebrities are known to switch careers for a better one and better life.
Below are some Nigerian celebrities who have publicly announced their enlistment in the US military.
Mayowa Dosu
Mayowa Dosu who has Bolarinwa as name tag on her army uniform, is a Nigerian celebrity who has recently switched paths from acting to working for the US Army.
Dosu is an actress and producer with many projects to her credit.
She made her new nationality known via her Instagram account.
She wrote: “I am an American Soldier, I am warrior and a member of a team, I serve the people of the United State and live the army values…..!
Oops!! what a journey 😌😌
Who miss me ?? Sorry I was busy being an American soldier 😎😎😎”
The US-based Nollywood actress started making movies as far back as 2005 when she starred in ‘Fears’. She has to her credit movies like ‘Mamami’, ‘Mojere’, ‘Compromise’, ‘Pawon Strippers’, ‘Lastlaugh’, ‘Valentino’.
Princess Chineke
The ex-beauty Queen, who relocated to the United States in search of greener pastures a few years ago, joined the US Army last year.
Explaining her decision, Chineke shared her deep sense of duty and gratitude toward her adopted country.
Announcing on her Instagram handle, she wrote: ” I’m an American soldier, I’m a member of a team, we are the Army and proud of our name. I answered the call of service to my country, to serve the people of United States of America. This I will defend, so help me God. God bless America.”
According to Vanguard, in 2023, she mentioned that she ‘left Nigeria for the United States to ‘further my education and perhaps, acquire more skills.’
Grace Charis Bassey
The former Nollywood actress is the latest to be enlisted in the United States Navy, an achievement that has also earned her a U.S. citizenship.
She rose to fame in Nollywood under the name Belinda Effah and featured in several acclaimed films before taking a break from the industry.
However, Grace Bassey, formerly known as Belinda Effah, has embarked on a new chapter by joining the US Navy.
Announcing on social media, she posted a photo of herself in Navy uniform and expressing gratitude to God, her family, and her supporters. She also dedicated the milestone to her late father, a former naval commander.
Last week, I graduated from U.S. Navy boot camp as a Sailor and took the oath as a citizen of the United States,” she wrote.
Grace also said the name change “reflects a personal rebranding, but not a change in her core values or identity.”
(Mayowa Dosu, Princess Chineke, Grace Charis Bassey, Instagram)