“Even my husband is upset with me” – Warri Pikin apologizes after Timaya lifted her on stage
Nigerian comedian and actress Real Warri Pikin has publicly apologised following a viral moment involving singer Timaya during his performance at an event.
In a video circulating online, Timaya invited a female fan onto the stage while performing his hit song Ukwu.
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Real Warri Pikin, who was backstage enjoying the performance, said she rushed out when the singer called for a lady to join him on stage.
She 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.
Real Warri Pikin, who is married to Ikechukwu, also said her husband was upset about the incident and noted that she is currently in the United States, making it difficult for them to resolve the issue in person.
She appealed to Nigerians to forgive her, insisting that she took full responsibility for putting herself in the situation.
“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. Na you come outside o. No spoil my performance. Na him I do am o. Make una no vex for me abeg.
“Like this now Ikechukwu dey vex for me and you know say I dey America, e too far,” she said.
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“Nigerians should take it easy on me, I’m really sorry. I take full responsibility for my actions.”
— Real Warri Pikin publicly apologised after Timaya lifted her on stage last night. https://t.co/NUnNdkBbFL pic.twitter.com/WjUglFjAib
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