Nollywood Actor Joseph Momodu Joins the US Military
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| Joseph Momodu (Nollywood Actor) |
Sharing the news in a heartfelt post on his official Instagram account on Friday, the Nollywood star revealed he had completed 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, before passing out as a Specialist in the US Army.
Reflecting on his journey, Momodu said the accomplishment was the result of perseverance, sacrifice and sheer determination.
“From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits,” he wrote
He admitted that the training period tested him in ways he had never imagined, involving “tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, rain, and the scorching sun.”
The actor conceded that while there were moments when he doubted himself, he remained focused on completing the course.
“There were moments of doubt and times I questioned myself, ‘who send me message sef’? But I never lost sight of the finish line,” he said.
Momodu added that the experience had completely transformed him.
“We trained tirelessly, were broken down and rebuilt. I went to sleep a civilian and woke up a soldier,” he wrote, adding that the 10-week programme taught him to “find comfort in discomfort.”
The actor explained that joining the military held deep personal significance, as it allowed him to carry on a family legacy.
“On April 12, 2026, I honored my late father in a historic way. Twenty years after his passing, I picked up the baton where he left off in the Nigerian Police Force and carried it forward by getting enlisted into the United States Army,” he stated.
Momodu announced that he is now officially Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu of the United States Army, serving with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3-10, 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
He dedicated the milestone to God, his late father, and the Royal Family of Oba Momodu II of the Avyuele Clan in Agbede, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
The actor also thanked the US Army Recruiting Station in Burbank, California, for helping with his enlistment, alongside his associate Akeem Ogara, who managed his social media accounts throughout his training.
