Real Warri Pikin has apologised to Nigerians after a viral moment with singer Timaya during his performance of “Ukwu” sparked reactions online.
The Nigerian comedian and actress said she did not know Timaya usually brings a woman on stage during the performance of the song, explaining that she was backstage enjoying the performance when he asked a lady to come out.
According to her, she quickly went on stage because she was caught up in the excitement of the moment.
“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 l rush come outside. Na me put myself for this one,” she said.
Real Warri Pikin said she was reluctant when Timaya asked her to jump on him, insisting that viewers who watch the full video would see her trying to avoid the situation.
“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.”
She then appealed to Nigerians to forgive her, saying she takes full responsibility for what happened.
“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.”
Real Warri Pikin also mentioned her colleague Ikechukwu, saying she was worried about his reaction to the viral moment because she is currently in the United States.
“Like this now Ikechukwu dey vex for me and you know say I dey America, e too far,” she added.
