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    Helen Paul

    Helen Paul

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

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    Helen Paul's greatest achievement is breaking barriers in Nigerian comedy by earning a PhD in Theatre Arts, making her the first stand-up comedian in the country to do so. She holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA and MPA, and has built a career that spans entertainment and academia.Her ability to maintain a successful comedy career while pursuing serious scholarship is a unique distinction, and she has become a role model for aspiring comedians and academics alike.

    Helen Paul receiving an award

    Honours & Distinctions

    First Nigerian stand-up comedian to earn a PhD

    University of Lagos·2020s

    Earned a PhD in Theatre Arts, a historic first for a Nigerian stand-up comedian.

    Georgia Notary Public

    State of Georgia·2020s

    Licensed as a notary public in the United States.

    Published Author

    Self·2020s

    Authored works, as listed in her professional bio.

    Records & Feats

    First Nigerian stand-up comedian to earn a PhD

    Historic First·2020s

    Helen Paul became the first stand-up comedian in Nigeria to earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree, in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos.