Delta State-born Anita
Alaire Afoke Asuoha popularly
known by her stage name, Real Warri Pikin, is a Nigerian comedienne, an
On-Air-Personality and a graduate of Political Science and Public
Administration from Benson Idahosa University, Benin City. In this exclusive
interview with Topflyers Magazine, she talks about her personality and
admonishes the youths to be hard-working and optimistic. Excerpts:
Alaire Afoke Asuoha popularly
known by her stage name, Real Warri Pikin, is a Nigerian comedienne, an
On-Air-Personality and a graduate of Political Science and Public
Administration from Benson Idahosa University, Benin City. In this exclusive
interview with Topflyers Magazine, she talks about her personality and
admonishes the youths to be hard-working and optimistic. Excerpts:
Can
you tell us about yourself, who is Real
Warri Pikin?
you tell us about yourself, who is Real
Warri Pikin?
I salute the great
Nigerians and my country people. My name is Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha,
popularly known as Realwarripikin. I am an actor, presenter, life coach, social
media influencer and a brand ambassador. I attended Our Ladies Model School and
at the tertiary level, I attended Benson Idahosa University (BIU) where I
studied Public Administration and Political Science.
Nigerians and my country people. My name is Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha,
popularly known as Realwarripikin. I am an actor, presenter, life coach, social
media influencer and a brand ambassador. I attended Our Ladies Model School and
at the tertiary level, I attended Benson Idahosa University (BIU) where I
studied Public Administration and Political Science.
How
was your growing up like?
was your growing up like?
Actually, I had a
disciplined upbringing. People always think I grew up in the street but that is
quite otherwise. I was very ambitious and I had a hustling spirit. I just
wanted to be the best in what I do.
disciplined upbringing. People always think I grew up in the street but that is
quite otherwise. I was very ambitious and I had a hustling spirit. I just
wanted to be the best in what I do.
You
are popularly known as RealWarriPikin.
Does that connote that there is a fake Warri Pikin?
are popularly known as RealWarriPikin.
Does that connote that there is a fake Warri Pikin?
(Laughs) The name
Realwarripikin was actually given to me by a friend. That I am real does not
mean other Warri people are not real but I am the Realwarripikin.
Realwarripikin was actually given to me by a friend. That I am real does not
mean other Warri people are not real but I am the Realwarripikin.
Was
being a comedian a childhood dream or it was borne out of circumstances?
being a comedian a childhood dream or it was borne out of circumstances?
Honestly, the plan was
not for me to be a comedian. My passion has
always been for dancing.
not for me to be a comedian. My passion has
always been for dancing.
Most
people assume comedy is a male inclined profession. What is your opinion about
that?
people assume comedy is a male inclined profession. What is your opinion about
that?
Like the saying goes,
“anything a man can do, a woman can even do better”. (Smiles) Women have been
stereotyped in different things but we are ready to change all of that now
(thumbs up).
“anything a man can do, a woman can even do better”. (Smiles) Women have been
stereotyped in different things but we are ready to change all of that now
(thumbs up).
You
won the Maltina Dance Hall in 2010 and you were an ambassador for Glo in 2009
following your win at the Glo rock and rule competition. Since then, have you
won any other Awards?
won the Maltina Dance Hall in 2010 and you were an ambassador for Glo in 2009
following your win at the Glo rock and rule competition. Since then, have you
won any other Awards?
Yeah..Of course and I
will keep winning. By God’s grace, I have won awards as a comedian and a brand
influencer as well.
will keep winning. By God’s grace, I have won awards as a comedian and a brand
influencer as well.
What
do you think makes a good comedy?
do you think makes a good comedy?
Hmm… to me, passion and
talent makes or let me say create a good comedy.
talent makes or let me say create a good comedy.
Some
Nigerians feel comedy should not be said in churches and mosques because of the
controversial and sometimes demeaning nature of some comedies. Do you agree
with such views?
Nigerians feel comedy should not be said in churches and mosques because of the
controversial and sometimes demeaning nature of some comedies. Do you agree
with such views?
There are lots of
comedians who grew their comedy career from the church. It does not exactly
mean that all comedians are controversial. There are a lot of us that crack
jokes to motivate people…You know!
comedians who grew their comedy career from the church. It does not exactly
mean that all comedians are controversial. There are a lot of us that crack
jokes to motivate people…You know!
Being
a veteran comedian involves a lot of travelling and some level of distancing
from one’s family. How do you manage the profession and still have ample time
for your family?
a veteran comedian involves a lot of travelling and some level of distancing
from one’s family. How do you manage the profession and still have ample time
for your family?
Interesting… anyway… I
always try to balance the two. I work and I give my family 100% of my time.
always try to balance the two. I work and I give my family 100% of my time.
Outside
being a comedienne, what else do you do to make a living?
being a comedienne, what else do you do to make a living?
I am currently a brand
influencer, OAP, actor and a Life coach personality. These are other things I
do..(says in pidgin slang) “based on make everywhere for stew for
area”. (Laughs).
influencer, OAP, actor and a Life coach personality. These are other things I
do..(says in pidgin slang) “based on make everywhere for stew for
area”. (Laughs).
You
celebrated your seventh year marriage anniversary with your hubby this year.
Not many celebrities have such marriage luxury. What do you think is the reason
some celebrities do not last in their marriages?
celebrated your seventh year marriage anniversary with your hubby this year.
Not many celebrities have such marriage luxury. What do you think is the reason
some celebrities do not last in their marriages?
Frankly speaking and to
the best of my knowledge, marital issues is not just affiliated to celebrities.
However, due to the fact that they are mostly on the spotlight and people tend
to focus on them alone plus the pressure sometimes. Let’s say 95% of broken
marriages are not really affiliated from/to the celebrity or the status.
the best of my knowledge, marital issues is not just affiliated to celebrities.
However, due to the fact that they are mostly on the spotlight and people tend
to focus on them alone plus the pressure sometimes. Let’s say 95% of broken
marriages are not really affiliated from/to the celebrity or the status.
How
did you meet your husband?
did you meet your husband?
(Gushes) Awwn…I met my
darling husband in the church.
darling husband in the church.
What
is your best food and colour?
is your best food and colour?
(speaks in Nigerian
popular slang) Warri!!! I can not even lie. My best food is Owo soup and starch
which is a Nigerian traditional delicacy. My favorite color is Black.
popular slang) Warri!!! I can not even lie. My best food is Owo soup and starch
which is a Nigerian traditional delicacy. My favorite color is Black.
How
do you relax?
do you relax?
I spend my
leisure/enjoy relaxation by listening to music and of course dancing.
leisure/enjoy relaxation by listening to music and of course dancing.
Is
the comedy industry doing anything to cushion the effect of corona virus and its
spread in Nigeria?
the comedy industry doing anything to cushion the effect of corona virus and its
spread in Nigeria?
Absolutely. Yes, we are
trying to enlighten people through our different platforms.
trying to enlighten people through our different platforms.
Career-wise,
what is your advice for upcoming or young talents?
what is your advice for upcoming or young talents?
For young people out
there, please take one day at a time. Do not jump like monkey into anything if
not, eye go turn you like barber chair.
Every hustle (work) comes with different pick (profits) as long as you are
consistent and faithful to your hustle. It will definitely pay off but make
sure the hustle is pure and legit.
there, please take one day at a time. Do not jump like monkey into anything if
not, eye go turn you like barber chair.
Every hustle (work) comes with different pick (profits) as long as you are
consistent and faithful to your hustle. It will definitely pay off but make
sure the hustle is pure and legit.
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