“Nigeria raised me and America challenged me” – Actress Belinda Effah ditches acting to join the US Navy; colleagues react

The movie star announced on her Instagram page that she has officially joined the US Navy. Sharing clips of her at the Navy boot camp, she revealed that she graduated from the camp a week back as a Sailor and took the oath as a citizen of the US.

Belinda admitted that the journey wasn’t easy, but she carried her roots, faith, and vision every step of the way. She noted how Nigeria raised her and how America challenged her.

The actress said she stands stronger and more determined as she expressed gratitude to all who believed in her.

“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.

This journey wasn’t easy, but I carried my roots, my faith, and my vision every step of the way.

Nigeria raised me. America challenged me. 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”.

In another post, she stated that she had stayed true to the craft as she joined the choir. In her third post, the movie star expressed gratitude to the public for their outpouring of love and support.

“GRADUATION CEREMONY

STAYING TRUE TO THE CRAFT, I JOINED THE CHOIR.

Thank You So Much For All The Pouring Love and Support

I Am Eternally Grateful.

Proudly A US Sailor”.

Many celebrities flooded her comment section with congratulatory messages.