Comedian, Helen Paul has revealed she was conceived through rape while bagging her Ph.D. which she recently completed studies for at University of Lagos.
Also, the comedian, who is a product of the Creative Arts Department of Unilag, dedicated her Ph.D. to her mum.
While describing herself as the first comedian to bag a Ph.D. in Theater Arts from the University of Lagos, the co-host of TV show, Jara, on Africa Magic, dedicated the academic achievement to her in an Instagram post.
Revealing that her mother conceived her from an unpleasant act of rape, Helen Paul: ”I HELEN PAUL dedicate this to my mum, you gave birth to me out of rape, they told you I wouldn’t amount to anything.
“I grew up hearing from family members; being called a “Bastard” and each time i asked you, you said (Olorun lon wo omo were, Olorun ma wo e meaning God watches over the child of a mad person, He’d watch over you).
“Mummy I want to know I love you, I might not buy you Benz now because I don’t have a Pant yet but this certificate will amount to something great.
“They say Fame is nothing but Grace is everything and I pray for grace in everything I do.”
Further, she wrote: “I’m not a Cele member but Late Oshoffa gave me the name and everything late Osofa said about Helen Paul is coming to pass.
I dedicate this to every mother, may God make you strong enough to survive and enjoy the fruit of your labour.”
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