Warri Pikin offers public apology after Timaya’s viral stage lift

Nigerian comedian and actress Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoh, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin has finally spoken up after a viral moment involving singer Timaya during his performance at an event.

The comedian who was backstage enjoying the performance, said she rushed out when the singer called for a lady to join him on stage.

The moment went viral, sparking mixed reactions from fans.

Real Warri Pikin however, explained that she did not know Timaya would ask the woman to come forward and participate in the performance, adding that she initially resisted when the singer attempted to lift her.

She revealed that the incident had caused an argument with her husband, Ikechukwu.

”Nigerians, please take it easy on me, I’m really sorry. I take full responsibility for my actions. Na me put myself for this one o. Na me use my hand put myself for this one. I no know say if Timaya wan perform that him song, Ukwu, him must bring woman come out outside make him carry am. I no know. I dey backstage dey vibe when e dey perform when he say make a lady come out. And you know me na. When it comes to vibe, anything I dey. Na him I rush come outside. Na me put myself for this one. Na him e say I go jump for him body. I shock. I say no oo. If you watch the full video, you go see where I dey beg am. I was very reluctant. Him say no oo. Like this now Ikechukwu dey vex for me and you know say I dey America, e too far,” she said in Pidgin English.