[NEWS]Japa waves hit Nollywood as Veteran actor, Maurice Ndubueze becomes a US Medical Doctor

Japa waves hit Nollywood as Veteran actor, Maurice Ndubueze becomes a US Medical Doctor [Pulse Nigeria]

Nollywood veteran actor Maurice Ndubueze, also known as Terror D’Archangel, has made a remarkable career shift, transitioning from acting to practicing medicine in the United States.

In the early 2000s, Ndubueze entertained us with his iconic campus life roles in films like Girls Cot, Old Testament 2, Old Testament, Ass on Fire, and Chasing the Dream. He starred alongside Nollywood heavyweights such as Kate Henshaw, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Mary Njoku, and Funke Akindele. While most of these colleagues have continued their careers in the industry, Maurice has taken a different route—swapping his acting career for a lab coat and stethoscope as a medical doctor in the U.S. From gracing our screens to saving lives—now that’s an impressive plot twist!

This unexpected career transition has sparked conversations about the Nigerian dream and the growing “japa” movement. In the last decade, many Nigerians have packed their bags, boarded planes, and sought better opportunities abroad, chasing “greener pastures.” Maurice’s story is just one of many, but it stands out—after all, how often does a Nollywood veteran reinvent himself as a doctor?

While the ‘Japa’ trend isn’t new, it’s gained significant attention in recent years as more Nigerians seek stability, better career prospects, and, let’s not forget, reliable power supply abroad. Whether you’re an actor, teacher, or tech expert, the allure of steady income, career advancement, and uninterrupted electricity is hard to resist.

Maurice Ndubueze’s story is more than just about migration—it’s about transformation. It serves as a reminder that no matter where you are or what you’ve done, there’s always room for reinvention and new dreams. While Nollywood and Nigeria may be losing some of its brightest talents to the japa wave, it also offers an opportunity to reflect on how to make staying at home just as attractive as moving abroad.