Nollywood Actor Joseph Momodu Joins United States Army

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced that he has joined the United States Army after successfully completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.

Sharing the news on Instagram on Friday, Joseph Momodu explained that he had been out of contact for the past 10 weeks because of the demanding military training.

He said he has always believed in earning success through hard work and determination, adding that he constantly pushes himself beyond his limits to achieve his goals.

Momodu announced that he is now serving as Specialist (SPC) J.A. Momodu with the 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3-10, 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment of the US Army.

“From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits.”

“Ten weeks of being incommunicado. Ten weeks of learning to find comfort in discomfort,” he wrote.

“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.”

Reflecting on his experience, the actor described the training as one of the toughest periods of his life.

According to him, the programme involved physical exhaustion, mental pressure, sleepless nights, harsh weather and little or no communication with the outside world.

“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 a message?” But I never lost sight of the finish line. We trained tirelessly, were broken down and rebuilt”

He admitted there were moments when he questioned his decision but said he remained focused on completing the programme.

He added that the training transformed him from a civilian into a soldier in just 10 weeks.

“I went to sleep a civilian and woke up a soldier,” Joseph Momodu stated

The actor also dedicated the achievement to his late father, who served in the Nigerian Police Force.

He said joining the US Army was a way of continuing his father’s legacy, 20 years after his passing.

“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 getting enlisted into the United States Army”, he wrote.

The actor further disclosed that he passed the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) examination on his first attempt and completed the military training without any setbacks.

He thanked God for guiding him throughout the process and expressed appreciation to the Royal Family of Oba Momodu II of the Avyuele Clan in Agbede, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State for their support.

“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 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”, he concluded.

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