Nigerian celebrities who have joined US military.
1. Pere Egbi (BBNaija Star)
Pere, known from Big Brother Naija Season 6, joined the U.S. military after visiting America at age 24. He cited the attractive benefits and his adventurous nature as reasons for enlisting, despite having no prior military aspirations.
2. Mama Tobi (Comedian)
Popular Nigerian comedian Mama Tobi, also known as OluwaKaponeski, served in the U.S. Armed Forces and was honorably discharged. He expressed pride in his service, sharing his discharge certificate and photos in uniform on social media.
3. Princess Chineke (Actress & Former Beauty Queen)
Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Princess Chineke made a significant career shift by enlisting in the U.S. Army, becoming one of the first from her industry to do so.
4. Amanda Azubuike (U.S. Army Brigadier General)
Amanda Azubuike, born to a Nigerian father and Zimbabwean mother, was promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. She began her military career before obtaining U.S. citizenship and has served in various capacities, including as a public affairs officer.
5. Beauty McGowan (U.S. Navy Sailor)
Beauty McGowan, a graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), serves on the USS Iwo Jima, a U.S. Navy assault ship. She received the "Blue Jacket of the Quarter" award, recognizing her as a high-performing sailor.
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