Updated May 22, 2025 • 1-min read
Posted by Anonymous
May 21, 2025
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Posted by Anonymous - May 21, 2025
For real, Grace Bassey’s move to the US Navy totally flips the script on what people think Nollywood stars can do. I’ve seen loads of folks online being like, wow, so you don’t just have to stick to acting or producing movies if you get famous. Her story kinda proves that you don’t HAVE to stay in entertainment forever just because you made it big there. People are talking about how brave she is, and some fans think it’s pretty cool she went after something way outside the spotlight.
On the other hand, I’ve heard some say it's weird for a successful actress to trade all that glam for military life, but I get it. Not everyone wants to be stuck playing the same roles just because they’re famous. Honestly, if anything, people now see Nollywood stars as more than just actors—they’re humans who can totally switch gears and do whatever they want. Some of my friends say it even makes them respect actresses like Grace Bassey even more, 'cause she didn’t let fame box her in. So, yeah, it’s made people look at Nollywood stars as real people, not just celebrities.
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