“Nigerians should take it easy on me, I’m really sorry” — Comedian Real Warri Pikin apologises after singer Timaya lifted her on stage

Comedian Real Warri Pikin has apologised to Nigerians after a viral moment with singer Timaya at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards in Dallas sparked reactions online.

Real Warri Pikin, who was honoured as Best Stand-Up Comedian at the awards, explained that Timaya had asked for a woman to join him on stage during his performance. She said she initially declined because she did not want to jump, but eventually went on stage.

According to her, Timaya assured her that she would be fine, but the moment became awkward when he lifted her during the performance.

She said the incident was entertaining to those present at the event, but admitted that the reaction online was different, with some people making comments suggesting she had crossed boundaries.

“Make una take am easy, I beg. I’m sorry. I take full responsibility of my actions,” she said in a video addressing the controversy.

Real Warri Pikin also said some of the reactions were based on assumptions about her character and insisted that the incident did not reflect who she was.

“I understand where una dey come from. Maybe some people are just genuinely concerned,” she said, pleading with Nigerians not to be too harsh on her.

She added that she had no intention of disrespecting her husband or doing anything inappropriate, describing the situation as an “awkward” moment that happened during an entertaining stage performance.

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