Nigerian comedian, Helen Paul, recently shared her inspiring journey of overcoming societal stigma during her upbringing.

In a viral social media clip, she revealed that she was born out of rape, facing derogatory labels such as “bastard” from some family members.

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Despite these challenges, she defied the odds and rose to become a successful comedian in Nigeria and even holds a professorship in the United States.