Nigerian actress Grace Bassey, formerly known as Belinda Effah, has officially joined the United States Navy after successfully completing boot camp training, which also earned her American citizenship.

The 35-year-old actress, who made her Nollywood television debut in the 2005 TV series "Shallow Waters," announced her career change through a heartfelt post on her Instagram account, where she shared photos and videos of her new military journey.

In her social media announcement, Bassey reflected on her transition, stating that despite being raised in Nigeria, America has challenged her to "stand strong and more determined." The actress dedicated this significant achievement to her late father, "Naval CDR Asido Bassey Effah," suggesting she is following in his military footsteps.

Fans may recall that Bassey previously changed her professional name from Belinda Effah to Grace-Charis Bassey following what she described as "an encounter with God." This spiritual transformation appears to have preceded her latest life-changing decision to trade her acting career for military service.

The actress has been part of the Nigerian entertainment industry for nearly two decades, building a successful career in Nollywood before making this significant transition to serve in the United States military.

This development represents a major life change for the actress, who has now embarked on an entirely new career path while also becoming an American citizen through her service in the US Navy.