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Actress Belinda Effah Dumps Nollywood to Join US Navy

by Entertainment Vibes
May 20, 2025
in Entertainment
Actress Belinda Effah Dumps Nollywood to Join US Navy
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Actress Belinda Effah, now known as Grace Charis Bassey, has joined the US Navy. She has also become an American citizen.

She says the milestone was honouring her father, Asido Bassey Effah, and credited her success to faith and Nigerian roots.

Grace Charis Bassey, who turned American sailor, has shared the inspiring news of her transformation from the movie set to military service in the United States.

Actress Grace Bassey formerly called Belinda Effah dumps Nollywood for the  US Navy | Intel Region

Nollywood star, who previously went by the name Belinda Effah, took to her Instagram page to reveal that she had completed her US Navy boot camp training and has now become a citizen of the United States.

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Sharing a photo of herself in her military uniform, the actress expressed gratitude to God, family, and supporters, stating that her journey wasn’t easy, but she carried her “roots, faith, and vision” throughout.

“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 Honour of my Late Father – Naval CDR Asido Bassey Effah.”

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Her revelation stirred reactions online, especially from fans who recall her name change from Belinda Effah to Grace Charis Bassey back in 2021.

In an old interview with The PUNCH, the actress shared that the decision came after a spiritual encounter where God renamed her. She explained: “Belinda means ‘beautiful serpent.”

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She added that the name never truly sat well with her. “God changed my name to Grace after a divine encounter.” She also described her rebranding as a strategy to realign herself with a higher purpose, assuring fans that while the name may have changed, her identity and values remain grounded

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