Nigerian comedian and skit maker Samuel Animashaun Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has said he was struck by a stray bullet on March 9, 2026, near the Sango-Ota Bridge in Ogun State while a comedy skit was being filmed. He disclosed the incident in a video posted to social media, according to TVC News. The injury kept him out of public view for several months and prompted concern among fans and fellow entertainers.
Why it matters
Broda Shaggi is one of Nigeria's most recognisable online comedians, and his long silence had already become a talking point before he explained it. His account turns months of speculation into a specific story: a working day on location, a sudden shooting, and a recovery he chose not to discuss publicly until now. It also draws attention to the safety of outdoor productions in busy areas, a routine setting for Nigeria's skit industry.
How the incident unfolded
According to his account, the crew had finished filming and was waiting in traffic when he heard a sharp, loud noise. In the moments that followed, he described the scene going quiet around him — he could see people speaking but could not make out any sound. It was only when he reached for his hip and found blood that he understood he had been wounded, he said.
The comedian said he was first treated at a private hospital in Alakuko, Lagos, and later moved to another medical facility in Ikeja. TVC News reports that the shooting left him injured and away from the public eye for an extended period.
A brief message, then the full story
In August, Broda Shaggi addressed his absence in a short note on his WhatsApp channel, thanking supporters for their patience and encouragement. At the time he indicated he was not ready to explain everything, saying he wished he could share the full account but could not yet do so. His new video fills in the details he had held back.
The gap between the March incident and his public explanation is itself part of the story. For months, followers had only his sudden quiet online and a vague message to work with, and the revelation now answers the question many had been asking.
A profile built on comedy
Broda Shaggi built his following through a distinct comic persona, skits that circulate widely online, and acting work in Nollywood productions. He won the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Comedy, Movie or TV Series in 2022 and again in 2023, recognition that placed him among the country's leading screen comedians.
Watch for whether the comedian shares further details about the incident or returns to regular posting and production following his recovery.
