Biography

Helen Paul: Biography, Education, Career, Marriage, Net Worth, Achievements and Controversy

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2 years ago

2022/10/17

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By Balogun Kamilu Lekan

Biography

Helen Eniola Omonitan Paul – Bamisile, fondly called Tatafo, is a comedian, actor, OAP singer, entertainer, entrepreneur, and academician.

She was born on January 29, 1978

Education

Helen has a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate in Theatre Arts in 2010, 2012, and 2019 respectively.

Career

She worked for numerous media outlets as a freelance and full-time presenter. These include MNet (as a co-presenter on Africa Magic Channel 114’s “JARA”), Continental Broadcasting Service (CBS), and Lagos Television (LTV 8), amongst others.

Helen made her radio debut as “Tatafo”, a mischievous, humorous character on Radio Continental’s “Wetin Dey,” a highly regarded radio show in Lagos where social issues are satirically addressed.

In Lagos and numerous other states in Nigeria, the performance has amassed a sizable and devoted following over time.

She also hosts shows on TV Continental.

She has also participated in a number of musical endeavours with artists and musical ensembles like P-Square, Infinity, Olufunmi, Yinka Davies, etc.

Additionally, she produced radio jingles for numerous businesses and brands, such as Bank PHB, Peak Milk, Indomie Noodles, and Cowbell Milk.

“Welcome Party,” Helen Paul’s debut album, was released in July 2012.

In 2012, Helen founded “Massive Fabrics and Bridals,” a wedding and clothing store in Lagos. Since then, she has opened three additional Boutique locations in various areas of Lagos.

In 2014, she opened a multi-million naira film and theatre academy named “Helen Paul Theater and Film Academy”. The Academy is furnished with the most modern technological amenities. It has a dance studio, a makeup studio, a recording studio, a rehearsal studio, a photo studio, an editing studio, a digital library, and a dormitory for students who enrol in the academy’s courses and want to stay there.

Helen has also appeared in some movie projects too.

Marriage

Helen is married to Femi Bamisile, and they have three children together.

Net worth

NewsWireNGR cannot independently verify Helen’s net worth

Achievements

Filmography

Damage
The Return of Jenifa
The Place
A Wish
Igboya
Mama Put
Osas (Omoge Benin)
Alakada2
Akii The Blind
Abiodun Kogberebe
When Love Happens
Life Burial
Alakada reloaded

Discography

Boju Boju
God Forbid, 2012
Children of the World
Use Calculator
Gbedu
Vernacular
Take it Back
Never Knew

Awards

In May 2022, Helen Paul was appointed as a professor and Head of the Department of Arts, Music and Entertainment at Heart Bible International University, United States.

She has also bagged numerous awards, including: