Actress Grace-Charis Bassey becomes U.S. sailor, ‘Nigeria raised me’
Grace-Charis Bassey
Actress Grace-Charis Bassey becomes U.S. sailor, ‘Nigeria raised me’
• She took the oath as a citizen of the United States after graduation.
Nigeria movie star Grace-Charis Bassey has completed U.S. Navy boot camp training, earning the title of Sailor and becoming a U.S. citizen. She was once known as Belinda Effah.
Hailing from Cross River, the 35-year-old shared her inspiring journey on Instagram, posting photos and videos of herself in Navy uniform during her graduation ceremony.
She dedicated this achievement to her late father, Naval Commander Asido Bassey Effah, who served in the Nigerian Navy.
In her post, Grace wrote: “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 Honor of my Late Father – Naval CDR Asido Bassey Effah.”
Grace, who changed her name from Belinda to Grace-Charis in 2021 following a divine encounter, also shared that she joined the Navy choir, staying true to her creative roots.
Grace has starred in films like Kokomma and Miracle and won awards such as the Most Promising Act at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
