Justin UG Joins United States Air Force
Popular Nollywood actor and skit maker, Justin Ugonna, widely known as Justin UG, has now enlisted in the United States military, joining other Nigerian stars who have taken the same path.
The actor, who appeared in the 2026 film ‘Call of My Life,’ broke the news on Instagram, revealing that he has officially become a member of the US Air Force.
Looking back at how far he has come, Ugonna said life has a way of surprising a person, because a single choice can completely redirect one’s future in ways never expected.
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He confessed that some years back, he would have laughed off any prediction that he would someday put on a military uniform, since such a career never crossed his mind.
According to him, the last few weeks pushed him to his limits, both mentally and physically, yet the tough period opened his eyes to the true strength of the human mind.
He said the journey made him realise that people can achieve much more than they think they can, adding that he is proud he did not give up and thankful for everything he learnt along the way.
“You never really know where certain decisions will take you or how much they can change the course of your life,” he wrote.
“If you had told me a few years ago that I’d one day be wearing this uniform, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. This was never a path I imagined for myself, but here we are.
“The past few weeks have been some of the most mentally and physically challenging weeks of my life. But if there’s one thing this experience has taught me, it’s just how powerful the mind really is.
“We’re capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for and I’m incredibly proud of myself for seeing this through and grateful for everything this experience has taught me. Would I want to do it all over again? Absolutely not. But I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.”
His announcement places him among the increasing number of Nigerian actors who have now signed up to serve in the US military.
BY ABDULBAQI JIBREEL AJAO
