Nigeria comedian Anita Asuoha, known as Real Warri Pikin, apologises to her husband and the public after a viral video shows her joining singer Timaya on stage and briefly being lifted during his performance. The moment sparks online criticism, with some commenters questioning the appropriateness of the interaction because she is married.
Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs on Saturday at the AFRIMMA festival in Dallas, Texas, where Real Warri Pikin is honoured with the “Best Stand-Up Comedian” award and Timaya is also performing. According to her explanation, she is backstage watching Timaya’s set when he calls for a woman to come on stage. She says she acts on impulse, then becomes hesitant when she realises he intends to lift her. She later cooperates after Timaya asks her not to ruin his performance.
Outlets also note that she responds to the backlash with a video posted on Instagram, and she states that her husband, Ikechukwu Asuoha, is upset over the situation. While the articles agree on the core events and her apology, they differ slightly in emphasis—some foreground the husband’s reaction while others focus on the details of how she ended up on stage.
