Real Warri Pikin Explained

Real Warri Pikin
Birth Name:Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha
Nationality:Nigerian
Alma Mater:Benson Idahosa University
Years Active:2008–present
Known For:Stand-up comedy, skits, humanitarian
Notable Works:(School of Thought, Real Warri pikin Unfiltered, Real Warri pikin one million challenge)
Children:3
Website:https://realwarripikin.com

Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor and social media host known by her stage name Real Warri Pikin. She was born on October 29, 1990 in Warri, Delta State.[1]

Personal life

Anita Asuoha was brought up in Warri, Delta State of Nigeria. Her father is an Ijaw from Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State while her mother is an Urhobo. She is the third of six children.[2] She studied Political Science/Public Administration at the Benson Idahosa University in Benin City and graduated in 2012. She married Victor Ikechukwu Asuoha in 2013 and they have three children.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Real Warri Pikin runs a non-governmental organization called Real Warri Pikin Foundation, that grants opportunity for women with mental health struggles.[7] [8] [9]

Career

In 2008, she was a contestant in the ‘Glo Rock ‘N’ Rule dance competition’ and won the first position. She was named a Globacom ambassador in 2009. In 2011, she auditioned in ‘The Maltina Dance All Family competition’ and finished as second overall best with her family. She has performed as a comedian at many events in Nigeria including Warri Again, Akpororo vs Akpororo, Man on Fire, and the AY show. She also performs as a compere in many events across the country.[10] [11] [12] [13] [14] Anita Asuoha's stage name is ‘Real Warri Pikin’. She is an on-air-personality with a show titled "Real Talk With Real Warri Pikin" on Max 90.9 FM radio station Abuja.[15]

She hosted the biggest comedy show in Warri on 1 August 2021, titled REAL WARRI PIKIN UNFILTERED. The show has been held in Abuja, Warri, Ghana, Milton Keynes, Manchester and London[16] She has performed in Ghana, Senegal, the United States, and Nigeria. She has also performed at Warri Again?, AY LIVE, Bovi’s ‘Man on Fire’ etc. Real Warri Pikin hosts a comedy show.

Real Warri Pikin has also featured in Nollywood films like Prophetess, Fate of Alakada, Aki and Pawpaw, The Ghost, Tout Too, The Stand Up, Intricate, Lemonade, and Merry Men 2. In January 2021, she dropped her series School of Thought and released its music single "School Of Thought" featuring Teni.[17] In October 2021, she launched her clothing line titled ‘Real Warri Pikin Merch’.

Recognition and awards

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Tola . Elisabetta . 2008-06-20 . To blog or not to blog, not a real choice there... . Journal of Science Communication . 07 . 2 . C06 . 10.22323/2.07020306 . free . 1824-2049.
  2. Web site: How Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha (realwarripikin) Became Warri's Biggest Female Export. 2020-02-12. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US. 2020-05-19.
  3. Web site: God bless the day your mum brought you to me . Legit Ng . 26 June 2021 . Taiwo Owolawi . 26 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Ayomide. Damilola. 2021-04-27. Comedienne Real Warri Pikin Celebrates Wedding Anniversary With Husband. 2021-08-10. Information Nigeria. en-US.
  5. Web site: Why I show off my family online –Real Warri Pikin . Punch Nigeria . 5 November 2021 . Blessing Enenaite . 6 November 2021.
  6. Web site: People accuse me of controlling my husband — Warri Pikin . Punch Nigeria . 19 November 2022 . Oghenovo Egodo-Michael . 19 November 2022.
  7. Web site: Agbana . Rotimi . International Women's Day 2023: Real Warri Pikin Empowers Female Entrepreneurs With N1m Grant . Independent Nigeria . 9 March 2023 . Rotimi Agbana . 9 March 2023.
  8. Web site: Vanguard . Nigeria . IWD 2023: Real Warri Pikin empowers Nigerian women with one million naira grant . Vanguard Nigeria . Vanguard . 9 March 2023.
  9. Web site: Why I attempted suicide in 2018 – Comedian Real Warri Pikin . The nation online nigeria . The nation . 2 September 2022.
  10. Web site: Leading Ladies Africa Nigeria's 100 most inspiring women in 2019. 2019-03-16. The Guardian Nigeria News. en-US. 2020-05-19.
  11. Web site: Depression pushed me into comedy— Anita Asuoha (Real Warri Pikin). Punch Newspapers. 24 August 2019 . en-US. 2020-05-19.
  12. Web site: Comedy should not be seen as men's only affair —Comedienne, Real Warri Pikin. 2020-03-21. Tribune Online. en-GB. 2020-05-19.
  13. Web site: Adesua Dozie, Teni Apata, Kadaria Ahmed, Ngozi Nkwoji, … These are Nigeria's 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2019 – Leading Ladies Africa. en-GB. 2020-05-19.
  14. Web site: "Before You Celebrate My Glory, Please Read My Story! No One Wakes Up One Morning To Become A Funny Woman On Instagram" – Comedian RealWarriPikin. 2018-10-31. Woman.NG. en-US. 2020-05-19.
  15. Web site: Real Warri Pikin. 90.9 MAX FM. en-US. 2020-05-19.
  16. Web site: 4th Africa Choice Awards FT Maria Chike Benjamin, Phyna, Thembi Seete, Whitemoney and More + Full List of Winners . Glazia Nigeria . Glazia ng . 13 January 2023.
  17. Web site: Real Warri Pikin Becomes BSTAN Ambassador . Daily Trust . 14 June 2020 . Bamas Victoria . 14 June 2020.