The Nollywood actress Grace-Charis Bassey Effah has formally joined the United States Navy.
The 35-year-old movie diva posted a picture of herself wearing a navy uniform on her Instagram feed.
Effah disclosed that she had recently completed boot camp and obtained U.S. citizenship.
She dedicated her accomplishment in the role to her late father, Asido Bassey Effah, who was also a military veteran.
“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.”