Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu joins US Army

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, 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 expressed gratitude to the US Army Recruiting Station in Burbank, California, for facilitating his transition, as well as to associate Akeem Ogara for managing his social media accounts throughout the training period.