Nollywood Actor Joseph Momodu Enlists In US Army, Honors Late Father's Legacy
Popular Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has made a historic career shift, enlisting into the United States Army.
The Yoruba actor made the announcement in a post on his Instagram page, revealing that he officially became Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu, assigned to the 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3-10, 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Momodu described the journey as one forged through tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, rain, and scorching sun. He revealed that he went to sleep a civilian and woke up a soldier after ten weeks of basic combat training. He also noted that he passed his ASVAB on the first attempt.
The actor dedicated his achievement to God, his late father, and the Royal Family of Oba Momodu II, Agbede, Etsako West, Edo State. He stated that on April 12, 2026, he honored his late father by picking up the baton where he left off in the Nigerian Police Force and carrying it forward through enlistment into the US Army.
He wrote: "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 send me message self'? 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 honored 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 getting enlisted into the United States Army.
Today, it is official: Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu, United States Army, 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 successfully 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 Ayyuele 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."