Nollywood actress, Grace Charis Bassey Effah [/b]has stirred massive reactions online after sharing a video of herself confidently dismantling and cleaning a rifle, months after officially joining the United States military.
The clip, which has since gone viral, surprised many fans who remember her primarily for her roles in Nigerian films before relocating abroad.
It would be recalled that the actress shocked the entertainment industry earlier this year when she announced a major career change, moving away from acting to pursue a disciplined military path.
Grace Charis Bassey Effah joins Navy
Grace Charis Bassey Effah had previously revealed that after relocating to the United States, she made a deliberate decision to enlist in the United States Navy.
She explained that she quit [/b]acting after it began to feel repetitive and unfulfilling, prompting her to seek a more challenging and purposeful career path.
According to her, the decision was also influenced by her background, as she comes from a family with a strong naval tradition, making the move feel natural and deeply personal.
Grace Charis Bassey Effah shows off marksman skills
In the recently shared video, the former actress was seen calmly disassembling a rifle piece by piece, carefully cleaning its components before expertly assembling it back together.
Her confidence, precision, and composure during the process impressed many viewers, with several netizens admitting they were shocked at how well she had adapted to military life.
The display further highlighted her transformation from movie sets to real-life military training grounds, reinforcing her commitment to her new profession.
Check out reactions below …
@MrBurly said: “This will be me soon. Writing my ASVAB test tomorrow Morning, then headed to my 10 weeks basic training. Nigeria failed us all so best thing is give loyalty to a country that will protect and provide for my generation. Proud of her. God bless the United States”
@DrYemiObGynae remarked: “What’s in US military attracting Nigerians in the US? I know of a well read female Nigerian lawyer who recently ditched 9-5 corporate job in the US to join the military. Is there something in it ? Are they so well paid??”
@naijawedding_1 stated: “Moving from playing campus girl on movies to cleaning guns in real life. Crazy twist”
@DrYemiObGynae wrote: “What’s in US military attracting Nigerians in the US? I know of a well read female Nigerian lawyer who recently ditched 9-5 corporate job in the US to join the military. Is there something in it ? Are they so well paid??”
Watch video below …
Nollywood actress Grace Charis Bassey disassembling and cleaning her rifle after training in the US military pic.twitter.com/WoMRJ7j786
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