Social media personality Gehgeh has criticised comedian Real Warri Pikin over a viral video showing her interaction with singer Timaya during a performance at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, United States.
The controversy began after footage from the event showed Real Warri Pikin, whose real name is Anita Asuoha, joining Timaya on stage during his performance of “Ukwu.” The singer subsequently lifted the comedian as part of the performance, prompting mixed reactions on social media.
Some social media users questioned the appropriateness of the interaction because Real Warri Pikin is married. She later apologised to her husband, Ikechukwu, and others who were uncomfortable with the incident, explaining that she had not expected Timaya to lift her.
However, Gehgeh criticised the comedian again after she posted another video addressing those who continued to condemn the incident. He described her response as a “direct attack on your husband’s ego” and called on her to remove the video and apologise.
Gehgeh also questioned why Real Warri Pikin returned to the issue after already apologising to her husband. His comments have added another layer to the online debate surrounding the comedian’s stage appearance and the boundaries expected of married entertainers.
Real Warri Pikin, meanwhile, has defended her actions as part of her identity as an entertainer, while also acknowledging that her husband was upset by the incident. The controversy has therefore shifted from the original performance to broader discussions about marriage, public conduct and expectations placed on celebrities.
The incident is significant because it highlights how quickly entertainment moments can become major social media controversies, particularly when public figures’ personal relationships become part of the discussion.
Real Warri Pikin had otherwise enjoyed a successful AFRIMMA night, winning the Best Stand-Up Comedian award. The Timaya stage moment, however, has continued to generate debate days after the ceremony.
