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]
Real Warri Pikin | |
|---|---|
 Real warri Pikin | |
| Born | Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Benson Idahosa University |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Stand-up comedy, skits, humanitarian |
| Notable work | (School of Thought, Real Warri pikin Unfiltered, Real Warri pikin one million challenge) |
| Spouse |
Victor Ikechukwu Asuoha
(m. 2013) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | https://realwarripikin.com |
Personal life
editAnita 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
editIn 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
edit- The Humor Awards for Most creative comedy show 2022
- The Humor Awards for Stand up comedian of the year 2022
- African Choice Award Comedy Act Of The Year 2022
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Tola, Elisabetta (2008-06-20). "To blog or not to blog, not a real choice there..." Journal of Science Communication. 07 (2): C06. doi:10.22323/2.07020306. ISSN 1824-2049.
- ^ "How Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha (realwarripikin) Became Warri's Biggest Female Export". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "God bless the day your mum brought you to me". Legit Ng. Taiwo Owolawi. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Ayomide, Damilola (2021-04-27). "Comedienne Real Warri Pikin Celebrates Wedding Anniversary With Husband". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ^ "Why I show off my family online –Real Warri Pikin". Punch Nigeria. Blessing Enenaite. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "People accuse me of controlling my husband — Warri Pikin". Punch Nigeria. Oghenovo Egodo-Michael. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ^ Agbana, Rotimi (9 March 2023). "International Women's Day 2023: Real Warri Pikin Empowers Female Entrepreneurs With N1m Grant". Independent Nigeria. Rotimi Agbana. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ Vanguard, Nigeria. "IWD 2023: Real Warri Pikin empowers Nigerian women with one million naira grant". Vanguard Nigeria. Vanguard. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Why I attempted suicide in 2018 – Comedian Real Warri Pikin". The nation online nigeria. The nation. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "Leading Ladies Africa Nigeria's 100 most inspiring women in 2019". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2019-03-16. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "Depression pushed me into comedy— Anita Asuoha (Real Warri Pikin)". Punch Newspapers. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "Comedy should not be seen as men's only affair —Comedienne, Real Warri Pikin". Tribune Online. 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "Adesua Dozie, Teni Apata, Kadaria Ahmed, Ngozi Nkwoji, … These are Nigeria's 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2019 – Leading Ladies Africa". Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ ""Before You Celebrate My Glory, Please Read My Story! No One Wakes Up One Morning To Become A Funny Woman On Instagram" – Comedian RealWarriPikin". Woman.NG. 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "Real Warri Pikin". 90.9 MAX FM. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "4th Africa Choice Awards FT Maria Chike Benjamin, Phyna, Thembi Seete, Whitemoney and More + Full List of Winners". Glazia Nigeria. Glazia ng. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Real Warri Pikin Becomes BSTAN Ambassador". Daily Trust. Bamas Victoria. 14 June 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2020.