
Real Warri Pikin, the popular comedienne whose real name is Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, has shared that her personal experience with suicidal thoughts led her to venture into the comedy business. She made this decision with the intention of motivating others who may be facing similar challenges.
Real Warri Pikin previously disclosed that she contemplated suicide multiple times between 2017 and 2018 due to the debt she and her husband, Ikechukwu, owed. Speaking in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the mother of three revealed that starting comedy helped her in her healing process from the trauma.
She explained that her videos during that period were not solely meant for comedy, but rather to motivate people who were also dealing with debts and financial challenges. Real Warri Pikin emphasized the importance of taking things one step at a time and not letting debt or problems lead to despair. She shared that her personal experiences and messages of hope resonated with others, and she has received testimonials from people who were prevented from committing suicide through her motivational talks.
Real Warri Pikin believes that her journey was meant to bring her to a place where she could positively impact others and offer them support in difficult times.