Actress Grace Bassey Quits Nollywood, Joins U.S. Navy And Gains Citizenship

Grace Charis Bassey, who was once known as Belinda Effah in Nollywood, has recounted the amazing story of how she joined the U.S. Navy after performing in Nigerian cinema.

The 33-year-old actress said on Instagram that she is now a U.S. citizen after completing her boot camp in the U.S. Navy.

Recognising the difficult journey to get there, she shared a picture of herself in her Navy uniform and thanked God, her family, and her supporters from the bottom of her heart.

In her words:

“Last week, I graduated from U.S. Navy boot camp as a Sailor and took the oath as a citizen of the United States. 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 Honor of my Late Father – Naval CDR Asido Bassey Effah.”

Fans who recall her name change from Belinda to Grace in 2021 were especially affected by her update.

Grace Bassey revealed in a prior interview with The PUNCH that she felt God granted her a new name after having a spiritual awakening.

She said:

“Belinda literally means ‘beautiful serpent.’”

Also, she further explained:

“God changed my name to Grace after a divine encounter.”

She said that the name change was a component of a rebranding initiative to better fit with a higher purpose.

She assured her supporters that her essential identity and ideals would not change even though she had changed her name.

See her Post below:

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See some comments below:

@rockthecarpetwithusenika gushed:
“Dang girl! No wonder you went off the grid! Been worried about you but look at what you went and did, @gracecharisbassey. I’M SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU!”

@vanessateemsma:
“My goddess, my QUEEN!! My very best friend! It is an honor to stand beside you in this moment. God did it but you were his vessel and will continue to do his work. Amen 🙏”

@uss.austin_agida:
“Wow Congratulations Grace and welcome to the Fleet. You made my childhood incredibly interesting watching you on screen and now you are here doing more and more great things. Congratulations and let’s do it!!!”

@litechventures:
“Big shoutout sist ,Nigerian bloggers won’t see this massive achievement.”

@sylveterpeterson:
“Sharp. I’m so overwhelmed and proud of you. Your Grace is really at work. Glory be to God. A big congrats to you Charis 🫡”

@dontomworldwide simply:
“Congratulations my dear, you have made yourself and us proud.”

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