Nollywood stars are rejoicing with their colleague, Joseph Momodu, as he officially joins the US Army.
Sharing photos of himself in the US Army office, he said he has always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why he constantly pushes himself beyond limits.
He revealed that his journey was forged through tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, and the scorching sun. He admitted that there were moments of doubt and times he questioned himself, but he never lost sight of the finish line.
Momodu dedicated his win to his late father, who was a member of the Nigerian Police Force.
“From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits.
This particular one was forged through tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, rain, and the scorching sun.
There were moments of doubt and times I questioned myself, “who sent me message sef”? But I never lost sight of the finish line.
We trained tirelessly, were broken down and rebuilt. I went to sleep a civilian and woke up a soldier.
Ten weeks of being incommunicado. Ten weeks of learning to find comfort in discomfort.
On April 12, 2026, I honoured my late father in a historic way. 20 years after his passing, I picked up the baton where he left off in the Nigerian Police Force and carried it forward by enlisting in the United States Army.
Today, it is official: Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu, United States Army @usarmy, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3-10, 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
I dedicate this achievement first to God Almighty for the grace to pass my ASVAB on the first attempt and complete Basic Combat Training. Secondly, to my late father, whose legacy I proudly uphold. And finally, to the Royal Family of Oba Momodu II, the Avyuele Clan, Agbede, Etsako West, Edo State.
Special appreciation to @akeemogara for expertly managing my social media throughout this journey, and to the US Army Recruiting Station, Burbank, California, for making the transition seamless.
@frias2114 @ssg_caballero_lillian @ssg_russell_recruits @__trac3y
This chapter is written. The next one begins now.
SONG: GOD DID @djkhaled”.
His colleagues flooded his comment section with congratulatory messages.
Rotimi Salami wrote, “I don get Army friend be that. Congratulations fam
Bolanle Ninalowo wrote, “Proud of you, my G
Mo Bimpe wrote, “Well done, Hun
Ibrahim Chatta wrote, “Congratulations, brother
Cute Abiola wrote, “Congratulations, Shun sir
Gabriel Afolayan wrote, “On wings
Wumi Toriola wrote, “Congratulations, comrade
Kiki Bakare wrote, “Congratulations, comrade
Muyiwa Ademola wrote, “Congratulations, dear brother
Peggy Ovire wrote, “Congratulations, Joseph
Stan Nze wrote, “Big ups bro
Nkechi Blessing wrote, “Big big congratulations MOH
Lateef Adedimeji wrote, “Congrats bro
Toyin Tomato wrote, “Wow! Congratulations on this great achievement
Esther Ene wrote, “Congratulations, Yay
Bimpe Akintunde wrote, “My guy, I am so proud. Weldone great guy. Congratulations
Adeniyi Johnson wrote, “Congrats bro”.
Last year, actress Belinda Effah, who changed her name to Grace Chris Bassey, ditched Nollywood for the Navy. Belinda admitted that the journey wasn’t easy, but she carried her roots, faith, and vision every step of the way. She noted how Nigeria raised her and how America challenged her.
