Television personality and Nollywood actress, Grace Charis Bassey Effah, has formally announced her engagement online.
Late on Tuesday, the actress announced the news on her official Facebook page, expressing appreciation and delight.
The now-US Navy officer honoured the occasion with a number of posts, calling it a blessing, but she did not disclose the identity of her fiancé or his photo.
In a series of posts, she said, “Answered prayers. Age is just a number. Found someone worth it calling life with, beyond blessed.
“It feels like a dream but when true love finds you, you melt.”
Recall that Grace Bassey had enlisted in the United States Navy in May 2025.
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She said the milestone was honouring her father, Asido Bassey Effah, and credited her success to faith and Nigerian roots.
Grace Charis Bassey, who became an American sailor, shared the inspiring news of her transformation from the movie set to military service in the United States.
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.
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.”
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
