When the news broke that Helen Paul, the award winning female comedienne and Broadcaster will be getting married 2 months from now, the first reaction from people was, “so this small girl is getting married”. Since her emergence on the showbiz scene, Helen Paul’s petite stature and baby voice have been working wonders for her. Unknown to many; she is actually in her late 20s, which makes her very ripe for marriage. Helen has actually done her family introduction couple of months back and will be finally walking down the aisle with her beau in April. When City People spoke to her last week, she also confirmed the news of her forthcoming marriage and revealed that she is very excited about it.
The couple-to-be has an interesting love story. Helen fiancé, Oluwafemi, a Lawyer, practicing in Lagos has always been there for her, like a father figure for her. Even in the first interview she granted City People last year when she won the New Face of Comedy, she acknowledge Oluwafemi as playing a very supportive role in her life, though at the time, she didn’t mention that there was more to their relationship . Even though they hardly step out together at events, he has been a major figure in her life.
According to her, it’s hard for her to say; “oh this is how or where we met because she had always known him. Hear her, “I have always known him, he is more like a big brother to me. But we started dating 5 years ago, and he proposed one and half years ago, that was when our relationship took another turn and we started courting. We have actually finally finalized all marriage preparation as regards meeting both families and all that, the last one is the white wedding which will be taking place in April in Lagos”
For her, her beau is a perfect picture of her ideal man as he possesses all the qualities she had always wanted in the man she would spend the rest of her life with. First and foremost, he is God-fearing, hard-working, focused, and just like a small daddy to her.
So how easy was it for him to convince her to marry him, since she is now a star making waves on the entertainment scene. She answered, “It was easy for him. I don’t even see myself as a star ye, my career is just picking up and am not even there yet. For instance who knows about me in Ibadan, Port-Harcourt or in other parts of the country aside Lagos. So why should I allow that to get into my head. I am a rising star, and even at that, it can’t come between me and my marriage. The bible even said that he that finds a wife finds a good thing. So I am very happy, that means I am a good thing.”
Preparation for the wedding ceremony has started as the 2 different types of Aso-ebi , Ankara and Swiss Lace have started going round for circulation. According to what was gathered, several University of Lagos babes and guys are really planning a surprise package for Helen, who is a final year student at the University. She is well loved on the campus by friends, lecturers and acquaintances. Although she is a popular face on the campus, most people believe she is lovable personality and down-to-heart. Despite her achievements, she has never exhibited pride on campus and she is still her natural self. That is why they want to go at any length to make the day a memorable one for her.
Helen Paul who came into limelight about 2 years ago has been privileged to feature in some of the A-list events such as Fashion shows, Birthdays, Corporate and Entertainment events and a host of others. She has suddenly become the toast of all. One final question that this reporter put to her is, since she is just launching out her career, doesn’t she think getting married at this point might affect her fast rising career which still needs some attention? She answered thus, “It is written that anyone that finds a wife will find favor, so I believe this favor will make my career and marriage work together for good. It is further said in the bible that my marriage is a blessing. Moreover, if you marry your friend and brother and not just someone that marries you because of your physical attributes, there won’t be problems. In marriage, you have to marry someone that is better and more mature than you; he should be your mentor. He is indeed the head in the right term and action and not just a figure head. With that, I don’t have to struggle with him on anything. He is more like a small daddy, which means that he believes in my goals and aspirations, so the support just come naturally .So I don’t believe getting married now will affect my career, it will even take it to another level as two-heads are better than one.”
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