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Nollywood’s Grace Bassey Enlists in U.S. Navy

Grace-Charis Bassey Effah, the Nollywood actress, has officially enlisted in the United States navy. 

The 35-year-old Cross River-born film star took to her Instagram page to share a photo of herself in navy uniform.

Effah revealed that she had just graduated from boot camp and had also become a US citizen.

In the post, she dedicated her achievement to her late father Asido Bassey Effah, who also served in the military.

“First, All glory to God. 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.

“Nigeria raised me, America challenged me, and I stand today stronger and more determined than ever.

“Thank you to everyone who believed in me. This is just the beginning. In honour of my late father – Naval Cdr. Asido Bassey Effah.”