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My Family Never Believe I Will Go To School – Helen Paul

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Last week, popular comedienne, Helen Paul, achieved a feat that is not common among her contemporaries in the entertainment industry. The ace comedienne, actress, and filmmaker bagged a PhD from the University of Lagos.

In an exclusive chat with Punch, Tatafo, as she is fondly called by her friends and fans, revealed that her family members always thought she would drop out of secondary school but today, she has a PhD.

She said, “In my family, no one believed that I would complete secondary school education let alone attend university. My mother always told me that if I finished from secondary school with good grades, she would kill a cow because I was very restless and playful.

When I finished from secondary school and took my result to her, I demanded my cow but she was not forthcoming so I asked for a chicken, but she simply told me she had cooked rice and that I should go and eat it.

“To motivate me the more, she said that I should complete my university education, and that is when she would believe that I had really achieved a feat in life.”

The humour merchant noted that she did not gain admission into university for a while, saying, “I tried gaining admission the first time but it was to no avail. I tried the second time and got admission at the University of Ilorin.

By the time I got to the school, they told me that admission had closed. I began to cry as I was trekking everywhere in the school, showing people my result and the newspaper in which my name was published as part of those that passed the examination.

“The third time I tried, I chose the University of Lagos and I gave it all my best. I would not say that I am the most brilliant person but I have God’s favour. I believed that I could do it and I did it. Despite having a PhD, I would rather people continue calling me Helen Paul and not Dr Helen Paul because nothing has changed about me.”

She further hinted that being a PhD holder would not affect her career in the entertainment industry.

“Bagging a PhD would not affect my career at all; in fact, it would make me better at it. I have learnt ways to entertain and educate people at the same time,” she said.

Still excited about her recent achievement, the mother of three simply said, “I feel humbled about bagging a PhD and I cannot believe it because it is a dream come true. While I was studying, it was not easy combining it with my work as a comedienne and also an actress.

There were times that I would get frustrated; there were times I would write and feel it was the best work but my supervisor, who always believed in me, would tell me to redo it because he knew I could do better. Eventually, when I passed, I felt happy and relieved at the same time. I am excited and calm. I really do not know how to explain this mood.

“Already I have an academy, the Helen Paul Theatre Academy, so I did not go to get a PhD to become a lecturer. I just want to impact life and I do not necessarily need to do it by becoming a lecturer. I just want people to know that education is key and people should always imbibe the culture of constant learning. I feel I am already a teacher by being a good role model in the society.”

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‘He doesn’t like me’ — Skales addresses feud with Wizkid

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Skales the Nigerian singer has addressed his relationship with his colleague Wizkid.

Wizkid and Skales were former label mates at Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), Banky W’s record label.

Skales joined EME in 2010 but left in 2014 following the expiration of his four-year contract while Wizkid signed out in 2014 after five years with the music label.

In 2015, the singers traded abuses on social media in a battle that saw them cast aspersions at each other.

In a recent X post, Skales lamented how people switch up on him after attaining fame.

“You know how many people I have given a platform and when they made it , they switched on me but I’m still here and still being blessed by God … I’m unstoppable… I am from Kaduna with Edo in my blood … I am Martina’s son,” he wrote.

The tweet attracted varying reactions, with one user accusing Skales of switching up on Wizkid by “becoming friends with his enemies”.

“You switched on wiz too, became friends with his enemies so as to spite him…Forever an underdog, Werey,” the user wrote.

In his response, the 33-year-old argued that Wizkid “never liked him”. He added that they were just colleagues at EME.

“I never ever switched on him … he doesn’t like me … we were never close friends either but eme members … so rest,” he wrote.

“I have never hated anyone not even your fav fam… I have always believed success is the best revenge even if it takes me 20 years … working on my self and bringing out the best version of me is more important to me so rest.

“Na una dey bring him matter come anytime wey I dey yarn my own so I gasto clear all the lies wey dem dey push hope him go talk wetin I do am … I no want make him like me either.”

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Blackface calls for Plantashun Boiz reunion

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Blackface, the Nigerian dancehall singer, has called for a reunion of Plantashun Boiz, a defunct music group.

Formed in 2000 with 2Baba and Faze, Plantashun Boiz disbanded in 2004 but briefly reunited in 2007 for an album.

In a recent Instagram post, Blackface shared a nostalgic photo of the trio.

He also accompanied the post the question: “‘To be or not to be?’ @fazealone @official2baba @blackfacenaija @plantashunboizofficial, why not?”

He urged fans to join the mission, emphasizing that there is “unity is strength, not division”.

“#plantashunboiz The question now is “To be or not to be?” @fazealone @officialzbaba @blackfacenaija @plantashunboizofficial and why?” Blackface asked.

“My people oya make una talk put mouth for this matter! We are on a mission for world peace and it’s not a small-time thing! Unity is strength and not division Let’s go champs.”

Since 2015, Blackface constantly tackled 2Baba for recording 2004 hit ‘African Queen’ which he claimed he wrote.

In 2017, he argued that 2Baba “sabotaged” his career in the music industry.

But last year, Blackface extended an olive branch to 2Baba after asking the ‘African Queen’ hitmaker to forgive him for his “wrongdoings, knowingly or unknowingly”.

“So it is time for us to go to the next level. I want everybody to know this one. It is time to forget all these things that have been going on,” he had said.

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TG Omori reacts as Portable claims celebrities didn’t fund kidney transplant

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TG Omori has responded to claims that his music industry network did not offer him financial aid during his health crisis.

Omori, who has been battling kidney disease, underwent a transplant on August 26 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos.

The music video director said he went into surgery three times for the transplant, yet it was not successful.

Portable, a singer, berated celebrities in the heat of public discourse around Omori’s health, claiming they did not fund the treatment.

He compared the purported lack of support to the donations made to Bobrisky, the crossdresser, who was jailed for currency abuse.

Portable further described the camaraderie in Nigeria’s music industry as “fake”.

“TG Omori has a kidney problem and celebrities are not donating money or kidneys for him,” he said.

“But Victor Osimhen and others donated money for Bobrisky who has no value. The industry is full of fake love.”

In response, TG Omori clarified that he had received support from industry colleagues even before his health issues became public.

“All I needed was your prayers, moral support, and love. This I am grateful to have gotten in abundance,” the video director said.

“The industry and friends have been solidly behind me months before it all came public. Please ignore the clout-desperate dogs.”

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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