I tried suicide Over N22 Million Debt — Real Warri Pikin

The Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, better known by her stage name Real Warri Pikin, has told the story of her attempt at suicide due to a N22 million debt.

She said in an Instagram post on that her husband was trying many businesses after being approached by a motivational speaker, even though they were struggling financially.

Motivated, she claimed that her husband attempted multiple business enterprises in an attempt to achieve financial success, but the family ended up in debt by N22 million as a result.

The comedian revealed that she tried suicide in June 2018 after all other attempts had failed, and she told the story in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day.

“I tried suicide so you don’t have to, in 2018, June 6, 3 pm to be precise, I attempted suicide, I gave up on life because the burden was too much.

“Life just dey hit me left right and center, life dey turn me round like barber chair. And I felt like the only way to escape is to end the pain,” she said in a video clip shared on her Instagram page.

She said the intervention of a family member who visited at the right moment saved her.

She explained that though it might be tough, life is in seasons and phases, urging her fans not to make suicide an option when all hope seems lost.

“Suicide is making a permanent decision to a temporary problem. And most of all, hold on to God and do the one your power reach,” the comedienne said.

The comedian also revealed discovering her talent during her depressed state.

“I discovered my comedy talent through depression. In school, I used to dance professionally, host events, and do stand-up comedy. However, I didn’t take it seriously. Last year, I fell into depression. I didn’t have money, and a lot of things went wrong. I just said to myself, “Why not start making videos to motivate and inspire people in a funny way”? And here I am today.”