I’m the first Nigerian stand-up comedian to bag a PhD – Helen Paul

By
Wale Oloworekende
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Helen Paul

Comedienne and actress, Helen Paul, has revealed her excitement at being the first Nigerian stand-up comedian to bag a Ph.D.

The 41-year-old expressed her feelings in an Instagram post on Friday.

“Can’t wait to wear my beautiful gown on Thursday. Special thanks to University of Lagos, for finding me worthy of this great position as the first Nigerian stand – up comedian to have a Ph.D (Please argue with the gods) #helenpaul #drhelenpaul.”

She also sent thanks to her supervisor and husband for all their support during the process adding that her convocation was on the 4th of April.

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Can't wait to wear my beautiful gown on Thursday. Special thanks to University of Lagos, for finding me worthy of this great position as the first Nigerian stand – up comedian to have a Ph.D (Please argue with the gods) #helenpaul #drhelenpaul MIGHTY Thank You to God almighty for using my mentor and teacher as my supervisor (Prof. Osita Ezewanebe), mama tough no be small, days of crying, fasting, waking up at midnight to pray and even swearing, then asking myself questions like Helen Paul Who send you? To my husband, papa thank you for your encouragement, your words are sweet ( do it jor, babe face that fear, i can't wait to see a doctor as my wife every morning). You are all invited to the University of Lagos as my convocation is on the 4th of April. (Positive minds only) @officialbunmidavies thank you for all the free food, my room mate is also grateful and now we are missing our rooms. (Back to the wife and mummy duties fulltime) POST DOCTORATE NEXTTT!!!!!

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Helen Paul began her career as a freelance and full-time presenter at several media houses in Nigeria. These include Lagos Television (LTV 8), Continental Broadcasting Service (CBS), and MNet.

As a comedian, her first professional performance happened whilst she was a student at the University of Lagos. She attended an event with a group of friends but the stand-up comic billed to perform failed to show up.

Helen has won several awards including African Film Award, Exquisite Lady of the Year Award, Female TV Presenter of the Year and Outstanding TV female presenter.

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