Real Warri Pikin, the Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, apologises to her husband and the public after a viral video shows her joining singer Timaya on stage and being lifted during his performance at the AFRIMMA festival in Dallas, Texas. The incident sparked online criticism and discussion.
Multiple outlets report that she explains the sequence of events and her motive for going on stage. She says she was backstage watching Timaya perform when he called for a woman to join him, and she stepped out in the moment. She also says she became hesitant once she realised he intended to lift her, and that she cooperated after Timaya asked her not to disrupt the show.
Outlets also note that she addresses the backlash publicly, including remarks that she takes full responsibility for her actions. Premium Times and Legit.ng present the apology as her response to the controversy, while Nigerian Eye adds details about her husband’s displeasure and her reflections on why she acted the way she did during the brief onstage interaction.
