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  • Helen Paul bags NCC endorsement

    Helen Paul bags NCC endorsement

    Nigerian comedienne, Helen Paul, has inked another endorsement deal as the new ‘Face of the Telecom Consumer’ by the Nigerian Communications Commission.

    According to reports, the comedienne signed the deal last Wednesday at the commission’s head office in Abuja.

    With her new endorsement, the actress joins Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu, as the face of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer Campaign.

    A statement issued by the commission reads: “Following their appointments, Ali and Helen will now feature in handbills, flyers, banners, posters, TV appearances, radio jingles, as well as on memorabilia and other iconography materials designed by the Commission for its series of activities scheduled to sensitise and celebrate the telecom consumers as the most central stakeholders of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.”

    Reports  also has it that the non-exclusive contract also flagged off the “Year of the Telecom Consumer” Campaign in Abuja, coinciding with the global celebration of World Consumer Rights Day.’

  • GOtv Fair: Daddy Showkey, Helen Paul, Aki and Pawpaw delight Abuja residents

    GOtv Fair: Daddy Showkey, Helen Paul, Aki and Pawpaw delight Abuja residents

    Abuja joined GOtv’s fun train last Saturday as the company hosted residents at its Customer Fair to mark the fifth anniversary of its operation in Nigeria. The event which had top  entertainers and celebrities in attendance drew huge numbers of  fun lovers to Top Rank Hotel, Utako, delivered fun aplenty,  as delighted residents.

    The event which started with Naija FM’s DJ Kentalky dishing out a heady mix of music had GOtv brand ambassador, Daddy Showkey; Oritsefemi, Aki and Pawpaw, Helen Paul and MC Acapella entertaining the .

    The combination of MC Acapella and Helen Paul drew tremendous laughter from the audience. Daddy Showkey took the audience down memory lane with a performance of his old hit-songs, such as ‘Showkey’ and ‘Fire Fire’  while Oritsefemi also dished out his hit songs. Aki and Pawpaw augmented the event with their comedy routine.

    There was also a dancing competition where winners won GOtv decoders and other gifts. Subscribers who had difficulties with their hardware or service were attended to by the GOtv Clinic set up at the venue for that purpose.

    “MultiChoice customers are at the center of all the organization does,” said managing director of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe.

    “That is why the company has put together a series of activities to say thank you to all subscribers who have stayed with GOtv since its launch in 2011.”

    The next installment of the Customer Fair will take place in Lagos on November 5, 2016.

    Also speaking on the anniversary, Mr Akinola Salu, General Manager, GOtv said there are many reasons for GOtv to roll out drums to celebrate.

    “Despite the fact that the country is going through a very challenging time, we have kept our prices,” said Salu.

    “We have further gone ahead to ensure that everybody within different strata of the economy can afford GOtv. We recently launched GOtv Lite. This is a selection of twenty channels and these channels are for every member of the family just for #400 monthly. If you decide to subscribe in bulk, you can do a quarterly subscription for #1050 and for a year, you pay #3100. You can’t get anything better than this anywhere.”

    GOtv was launched in Nigeria in 2011 to make digital TV service affordable for low income earners in Nigeria. Five years after it was launched, GOtv Nigeria has been able to strategically spread out it network to 24 states and the FCT with households in over 50 cities across the county already in its subscriber base.

     

  • Helen Paul unveils drama troupe

    Helen Paul unveils drama troupe

    •As comedienne celebrates 17 years on stage

    Kiddie voice-styled comedienne, Helen Paul, was the toast of many last Sunday, as she celebrated 17 years on stage, at a ceremony held at the University of Lagos Guest House.

    Climax of the event was a stage play, Life Burial, with which the celebrant officially unveiled members of her drama group.

    Life Burial is a boisterous comedy on gender relationship, but such relationship between a licentious man, Chief, and his assorted women. In playing the game of love and marriage, Chief maintains a clear distinction between the woman he married, Anike, and the other women who got married to him. Unfortunately, the whole game takes a fatal turn when envy mixes with desire and denial.

    In the play, laughter is made an antidote to a confusing and confused world. In an amorphous world where social values are derided, where truth and honesty are evaded and the law is made to look as a buffoon, nothing is left but the surprises of being and becoming.

    According to the playwright, Helen Paul, she wrote Life Burial as a doctoral student in the department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos.

    She received accolades from all and sundry at the event, including Prof OlumuyiwaAdebanjo-Falae, (Dean, Faculty of Arts, UNILAG), Barrister Femi Bamisile, Chief Charles Nwoji and Dr.Otun Rasheed among others.

    Prof Adebanjo-Falae, who was the chief launcher of the day with his wife, described Helen Paul as a “special breed. Her husband is lucky to have her, and she is lucky to have a gentleman like him too because without his support and sacrifice, she can’t be where she is.”

    Dr.Otun Rasheed, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Lagos, said he mentored Helen Paul since she was an undergraduate, described her as a “focused lady.”

    Speaking about the play which she started five years ago, Dr Rasheed said: “It is thoroughly edited and I can boldly say that it can compete anywhere in the world.”

    Helen Paul recently toured some Nigerian universities with her crew to present ‘Live Burial,’ her first work as a playwright.

    The tour started from the University of Lagos, before moving to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Redeemers University, where the drama received accolades from veterans like Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva and Dr. Ahmed Yerima.

  • Helen Paul, Akpororo, others for Ushbebe Live in Uyo

    Helen Paul, Akpororo, others for Ushbebe Live in Uyo

    WITH a desire to up the ante in the comedy scene, Nigerian stand-up comedian and OAP, Justice Nuagbe, aka Ushbebe has said that he is embarking on his first intercity tour with his show, Ushbebe Live.

    The event which comes up on Friday, August 28, will kick off with a red carpet reception at 6pm at Emerald Event Centre, Uyo. The show proper starts at 7pm at the same venue.

    According to the artiste, who is simply known as Ush by his fans, the show will make a difference as it parades an interesting line up of comedians and musicians who will be on ground to entertain guests with rib cracking comedy, and quality music.

    “Uyo is only the first of the many cities we will be visiting this year. We also hope to be in Abuja, and other major cities in Nigeria. Our mission is to preach the gospel comedy to our fans, and to help them relax

    Comedians expected to perform at the event include AY, Gandoki, Akpororo, Helen Paul, Acapella, Elenu as well as Dan d humorous, while music will be provided by the likes of Iyanya, Terry G, Tekno, Imanse, and many more.

    Ushbebe plays the gate man on the comedy sitcom, AY’s Crib. He was the interpreter in the election skit with AY. His show, The Chronicles of Ushbebe Live sold out twice in Lagos.

    Ushbebe Live in Uyo, organisers say, is supported by Hip TV, Rave TV, Planet FM, Davok Suites, Monty Suites, and Eni Stores Limited.

  • HELEN PAUL IS HARPIC AMBASSADOR

    HELEN PAUL IS HARPIC AMBASSADOR

    AS a way of promoting the toilet bowl cleaner brand, Harpic has unveiled comedienne Helen Paul as its brand ambassador.

    Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Marketing Director, Reckitt Benckiser, West Africa, makers of Harpic, Mr Raul Murgai Silivrili, stated that the company made the right decision to make Helen its brand ambassador. He said: “we tested it with big names in Nollywood but Helen beat them. She has two characters, Tatafo and her real self, Helen Paul, so that would make it easy for her to relate with our consumers.”

    He further stated that the new brand ambassador is self-made as she’s very approachable. “That is exactly what we are looking for in our company and I believe we will be working together for the next couple of years,” he said.

    While expressing joy at her new appointment, Helen said; “I’m so glad to be here. I actually see myself as grace-made. I’m also glad to be a brand ambassador of Harpic, I used to be a buyer but now I am Harpic. Apart from killing germs, it also has a very nice smell that will leave your toilet smelling nice all the time. Harpic is the best toilet cleaner and I want to say thank you to Harpic for making me a brand ambassador.”

  • Helen Paul is Harpic ambassador

    Helen Paul is Harpic ambassador

    As a way of promoting the toilet bowl cleaner brand, Harpic has unveiled comedienne Helen Paul has its brand ambassador.

    Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Marketing Director Reckitt Benckiser, West Africa, makers of Harpic, Mr Raul Murgai Silivrili, stated that the company made the right decision to make Helen its brand ambassador. He said; “we tested it with big names in Nollywood but Helen beat them. She has two characters, Tatafo and her real self, Helen Paul, so that would make it easy for her to relate with our consumers.”

    He further stated that the new brand ambassador is self-made as she’s very approachable. “That is exactly what we are looking for in our company and I believe we will be working together for the next couple of years,” he said.

    While expressing joy at her new appointment, Helen said; “I’m so glad to be here. I actually see myself as grace-made. I’m also glad to be a brand ambassador of Harpic. I used to be a buyer but now I am Harpic. Apart from killing germs, it also has a very nice smell that will leave your toilet smelling nice all the time. Harpic is the best toilet cleaner and I want to say thank you to Harpic for making me a brand ambassador.”

    Also speaking at the event, Marketig Manager, Reckitt Benckiser, West Africa,  Bamigbaiye-Elatuyi Omotola stated that led by its new ambassador, the brand will be stopping at doorsteps to educate consumers about their range of products.

  • Helen Paul promotes Africa in photo shoot

    Helen Paul promotes Africa in photo shoot

    Kiddy-styled comedienne and TV Presenter, Helen Paul recently shared some new pictures on her Instagram page, posing in different African traditional attires.

    There are indications that the mother of two might be up to something new.

    The actress cum singer, posed in such attires as the Hausa, Edo, Kalabari, Zulu and various other tribes, goofing and making funny faces in most of the pictures, which also depict some dance steps.

    It will be recalled that the artiste joined the likes of Waje, Omawumi and others as Globacom Ambassador last year.

    The co-host of Jara popularly is called Tatafo, released her debut album Welcome Party in 2012.

    Helen opened a bridal and fabric boutique in Lagos; Massive Fabrics and Bridals in 2012, and in 2014, she opened a film and theatre academy, named Helen Paul Theatre and Film Academy.

  • Helen Paul welcomes second child

    Helen Paul welcomes second child

    POPULAR comedienne, Helen Paul, has welcomed her second child. The baby boy came last week. Married to Femi Bamisile, the couple already has a three-year-old son. Helen, popularly called “Tatafo,” a witty kid who addresses and lampoons societal issues in a satirical manner, has garnered massive and ardent listenership/followership in Lagos and several other states of Nigeria with the show.

  • Helen Paul delivers baby boy

    Helen Paul delivers baby boy

    Ace Nigerian comedian and singer Helen Paul Bamisile more popularly known as Tatafo  has safely delivered a baby boy. She announced this through her twitter handle @helen_paul at about 6am this morning.

     

    The Lord has done it again. I just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. #GloWithPride — HELEN PAUL (TATAFO) (@HELEN_PAUL) November 24, 2014

     

    This will be Helen and hubby Femi Bamisile’s second child.

    Congratulations to the Bamisile family.

     

  • ‘Style is Freedom’

    ‘Style is Freedom’

    To say Helen Paul is multi-talented is saying the obvious. The graduate of University of Lagos is a comedienne, singer and actress.  She’s popularly called “Tatafo”, a witty kid who addresses and lampoons societal issues in a satirical manner. The show has, over time, garnered massive and ardent listenership/followership in Lagos and several other states of Nigeria.  She tells Adetutu Audu there’s nothing greater than making her audience happy.

    YOUR baby voice brought you to limelight. How are you able to achieve this?

    I watch cartoons a lot. Besides, I love children very much, and this has given me the privilege to imitate them perfectly.

    You have your hand in many pies. At what point did you decide the academy?

    The academy has always been part of my dreams, even as a little girl. I have always dreamt of a day when I would establish a school that would impact knowledge on the people and subsequently help make a better society. Yes, I have my hands on many things, but it is God that has been giving me the strength to move on.

    Where do you draw your inspirations from?

    My inspiration comes from God and the things around me. I interact with my audience. Most of the time, if I’m backstage, I see through. I’m to understand the stage  if it is a proscenium stage, I know the audience will face me directly; if it is an arena stage, the audience will sit round me, so I have to look for a way to move round the stage in such a way that everyone sees me. Sometimes, I get there early to meet people buying tickets, so I observe what they are wearing. I also try to understand if they are from the elite category or ordinary people in the society.

    You recently performed at an event with the first lady in attendance. How would you describe the experience?

    It was a fantastic experience, not because she is the first lady, but because she is one of the women I respect very much.

    What comes to your mind when you mount the stage to perform as a comedienne?

    The priority of any entertainer is to have a good show at any given time. Nothing greater can be in my mind than to make my audience happy.

    While growing up, who influenced you in life? The good, the bad and the ugly

    No particular individual, but I will rather say the society influenced me. I lived in areas where I mixed with all classes of people. I lived where there were area boys, and I also lived among the elite class, that is why I can also imitate any of them perfectly. I have seen the negative and positive sides of the society, but I chose to be influenced by the positive aspect.

    No doubt you are a star. Share with us the pains and gains.

    I see myself as the girl next door; I can walk on the streets when I feel like, stop by the road to buy roasted corn and plantain, name it. Most times, it is people that remind me that I’m a celebrity. I just enjoy myself, that’s the truth.

    You are an actress, comedienne, TV host, business woman. For you, which is fulfilling?

    Everything is fulfilling. I enjoy doing all of them, and it is the combination of all these jobs that make me Helen Paul. It would not be fair if I say this particular one is fulfilling to me.

    How do you juggle as a wife, mother and a career woman?

    I give all the glory to God for giving me a husband that is very understanding and supportive. The credit goes to him and God. He has been very supportive. He makes life very easy for me and I pray it continues like that forever. I say a big thank you to my husband. He is making it work, not me.

    Is there any difference between Helen Paul at home and “Tatafo”?

    The Helen Paul at home is a wife and mother. “Tatafo” is that inquisitive small girl on radio. She is a radio personality. “Tatafo” wants to know everything. Most times, she pokes her nose into issues that are none of her business. She uses satire a lot as well.

    Craziest thing a fan has done to you?

    It was a day a fan slapped me. She said, ‘wow, Tatafo! I always enjoy your comedy and skits. You’re such a funny and naughty girl…’ and the next thing I saw was a slap on my face. It was crazy because the slap hurts and it was in a public place. And because she was an elderly woman, I could not complain.

    What dictates your dressing?

    May be my mood. I just wear what makes me comfortable at every point in time.

    How would you describe your style?

    Style, for me, is freedom; freedom to express myself and to be myself. It is simple, natural and classy.

    Which fashion item is hot for you?

    Every fashion item is hot they all have their respective importance.

    Secret of your success in marriage?

    The secret is the fact that God gave me a friend and brother as husband.