Nollywood actress Princess Chineke has received praise and congratulations after she announced her career shift on her social media page.

Taking to her Instagram page, the former beauty queen revealed that she has joined the United States Army.

Chineke had previously represented Enugu state in the prestigious Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant.

She modeled in numerous commercials, billboards, and fashion shows, and recently officially took the oath to serve in the U.S. military.

Her announcement came as a surprised to many including her fans who fondly remember her captivating performances in Nollywood.

It was reported that she also once held the title of Miss UNIBEN during her time at the university.

Chineke, while explaining her decision to join the U.S. Army said she answered the call of service to her adopted country.

She wrote, “I’m an American Soldier, I am a member of a team. We are the Army and proud of our name. We are the Army and proudly proclaim. I answered the call of service to my country, to serve the people of the United States. This I will defend. So help me God.

“God bless America. What God cannot do does not exist.”

Nigerians trooped to her comment section to celebrate her new career path.

realnzubeonyia: Congratulations sis

kwygirl: Is this what you’ve been up to since we spoke? Girl!! You did that!!!! Congrats. So happy for you.

dennisokoi: Congratulations. Do us proud! God's protection always!

prideofafrika: Awwwww, congratulations super woman!!!!!! U hv always been a determined person from day one!

odehsamuel: Fantabulus move

oga_boss_global: Congratulations Sis🫡🫡 May the Almighty God protect and bless you always

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