While Real Warri Pikin is popularly known for her hilarious skits and videos online, she is also an actor, dancer, stand-up comedian, and event host.
Here are some facts about her.
1. She was born Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha on October 29, 1990, in Warri, where she grew up.
2. Her father is Ijaw from the Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, while her mother is Urhobo.
3. She is the third of six children.
4. Real Warri Pikin graduated with a second-class upper degree in political science/public administration from Benson Idahosa University in 2012.
5. She first broke into the entertainment industry in 2008 when she took first place in the ‘Glo Rock ‘N’ Rule’ dance competition.
6. She was named a Globacom ambassador in 2009.
7. She participated in ‘The Maltina Dance All Family competition’ and finished as the second overall best with her family in 2011, which shot her into the limelight.
8. She attempted suicide on June 6, 2018, over depression triggered by accumulated debt of about N22m.
9. She discovered her comedy talent after her experience with depression and pain. Shortly after, she started making Instagram skits and videos, which led to the birth of the Real Warri Pikin brand.
10. She hosted the biggest comedy show in Warri on 1 August 2021, titled ‘Real Warri Pikin Unfiltered,’ with performances held in various locations.
11. She has also acted in top-grossing Nollywood movies like Prophetess, Fate of Alakada, Merry Men 2, and Aki and Pawpaw.
12. Her inspiration behind the name, Real Warri Pikin, is that her brand of comedy is all about Warri.
13. She is a presenter on the MAX DRIVE Show on MAX 90.9 FM Abuja from 6 pm to 10 pm.
14. She has won several awards, including:
- The Humor Awards for Most Creative Comedy Show 2022
- The Humor Awards for the stand-up comedian of the year 2022
- African Choice Award Comedy Act Of The Year 2022
15. She got married to Victor Ikechukwu Asuoha in 2013, and they have three children: a boy and two girls. She has an adopted daughter named Stella. The couple had a marriage vow renewal in 2023.
16. She is the founder of the Real Warri Pikin Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on advocating for mental health awareness.
17. Real Warri pikin underwent gastric sleeve surgery in August 2023 to lose weight.