HELEN PAUL BECOMES FIRST NIGERIAN COMEDIAN-PROFESSOR.
By Inyang Bassey
A celebrated Nigerian female comedian, Helen Paul, has officially been ranked Professor, the first Nigerian comedian to achieve such height.
The popular comedian who some years ago made record as first Nigerian comedian to bag a PhD, announced today May 30, 2022 on her Instagram page, her professorial elevation at Heart University, United States of America.
“Congratulations to all of us at Heart University. I am now officially Professor Paul Helen. The ceremony was a beautiful one indeed. My sincere gratitude to my Boss and the University Chancellor. Dornett Mcintosh Ph.D.,” she captioned a video shared on Instagram.
The promotion came with her latest appointment as Head, Department of Arts, Music and Entertainment, Heart University, United States of America.
Helen shared pictures and videos of the induction formalities and lavished gratitude on a number of persons who supported her academic voyage.
“Thank you my senior Professor Cox our faculty head and all HBIU staff in general. Will never forget to say a big thank you to my Atlanta Dean of programming. Yemisi Dunmoye Ph.D @yemidun #honor #grace #new #space #achievement.
“Special thanks to you Dr. Femi Bamisile my Husband. Thanks so much for your selfless commitment to my academic growth. Thank you so much for all the sacrifices, all the time you take to read and rewrite, edit and teach me like your sweet baby that I am.
“Thank you for everything darling. I can never forget your main teachings. “Helen, let your secrets remain secret. Never be carried away by sentiments. Every relationship has got a time frame. Be wise and move on as quickly as possible without anything holding you back”, she added.
Helen Paul had earlier earned her PhD in Theater Arts from the University of Lagos. In 2020, she revealed that she was taking a post-doctoral study in the United States.
The prominent female comedian is famous for her unique ability to switch the tone, texture and pitch of her voice while making her comic presentations.
Dear friends, please join me say, CONGRATULATIONS DEAR PROFESSOR HELEN PAUL!