Top notch Nigerian entertainer who is a Comedienne, Radio and TV personality, Nollywood actress and journalist; Helen Paul, has opened a multi-million naira film school, called Helen Paul Theatre  And Films Academy. The Film Academy is located at Emmanuel Olorunfemi Street, College Road, Ogba, Lagos.

 The entertainer who is currently doing her Ph.D programme in Theatre-Arts at the University of Lagos, Akoka, said her academy has been fully equipped with modern facilities that will aid easy learning. It was only natural for her to open this academy because she is versatile entertainer that has set a trend for women in the industry.

 The academy will offer training in Cinematography, Acting, Video Editing, Dance, Photography, Basic Presentation, Costuming & Sewing, Hair Styling, Sound Engineering & Graphics Design. The school will be strictly film and theatre productions and boasts of modern facilities that will aid easy and enjoyable learning.

 On opening of the academy, the Helen said that it was a dream come true as this has always been her childhood dream. She said this development was her own contribution for the betterment of the society;

“Right from childhood, I have always looked forward to a day like this –when I will float a school that will help build a better society devoid of charlatans. For some years now, this project has been in the making, and I thank God that it has finally come to stay.“Our classes are going to be more practical, that is why we invested heavily on the studios and other equipment that will make our students one of the best. We have also created a platform that will make it easier for them to get jobs, before and after they finish from the school,”