Versatile entertainer, comedian, actress, singer, and MC, Dr. Helen Paul turns 41 today, May 1.

The petit comedienne, who recently, in a heartfelt appreciation message to her mother as she bagged a doctorate degree, disclosed that she is a product of rape, and despite her father’s misconduct at the time, she had never held any grudge against him.

Here are 10 facts about Helen that you might not know

1. Helen Paul was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
2. Her first job in the entertainment industry was as a front desk manager and a back-up artiste at Eko Reelmix Studios
3. She broke out as a naughty comic character on a radio programme known as “Wetin Dey” on Radio Continental 102.3FM, Lagos, and popularly known on the programme as “Tatafo” – a witty kid.
4. She presently hosts ‘Jara’ on Africa Magic.
5. She has written a number of short stories and plays including “Life Burial” which was released in 2015.
6. Helen holds a Bachelor Degree and Masters’ Degree in Theater Arts from the University of Lagos and is currently the first Stand-up comedian to have a Ph.D. She also holds a Media Enterprise Certificate from the School of Media and Communications
7. She owns a bridal and fabric boutique in Nigeria called “Massive Fabrics and Bridals” in 2012 and in 2014 she opened a film and theater academy called “Helen Paul Theater and Film Academy”.
8. She is a recipient of several awards including the 2012 African Film Awards, 2012 Exquisite Lady of the Year Award, 2014 Female TV Presenter of the Year.
9. She has also won TV Presenter of the Year (Jara, Africa Magic), 2014 Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) – Outstanding TV Presenter (Female) (Entertainment/Talk Show).
10. She is married to Femi Bamisile and they have four children, three sons, and a daughter.