Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has opened up about his near-death experience after being struck by a stray bullet during a brand activation outing on March 9, 2026.
The entertainer recounted the frightening incident in an interview shared on his YouTube channel, explaining that the day had begun like any other workday before the unexpected shooting changed everything.
According to him, the incident happened shortly after he and his team had completed a brand activation and were preparing to leave the location.
“It was just a normal day, a day I will go out for any brand activation, until the devil decided to show up. We were done with the activation, we were already leaving, and all of a sudden, I heard a loud bang, it was just total silence in the car, and then I touched my hip and saw blood, that’s when it dawned on me that I have been hit by a stray bullet,” he said.
Broda Shaggi described the experience as terrifying, revealing that he lost consciousness before reaching the hospital.
“It was a crazy day, I was unconscious till we got to the hospital. All that was in my mind was just to survive, I didn’t want to die,” he recalled.
Comedian Feared for His Life
The actor said his condition became so concerning that medical personnel considered transferring him to another hospital.
“It got to that point where they said they had to take me to another hospital, I was sweating, holding my leg; I was seeing blood, I just wanted to hear a doctor telling me, ‘Samuel, you’ll be fine’,” he said.
He explained that the medical team at the second hospital responded quickly, taking him to the emergency room and helping to calm his fears.
“We got to the other hospital, they were swift, put me in the emergency room. By that time, my mind was settled and that I was going to make it through this moment,” he recounted.
However, the seriousness of the injury became more apparent when he discovered that he could no longer move his leg.
“Minutes later, everything was calmed, but then I could not move my leg, that was when it dawned on me that what happened could change everything,” he said.
The injury also left him worried about his ability to continue performing the energetic routines associated with his comedy character.
“I was worried how do I do ‘Oya hit me’ without my leg,” he added.
Reflects on Recovery and Need for Rest
Broda Shaggi said that although the pain had reduced by the following morning, he began to experience the emotional effects of the ordeal and questioned why it had happened to him.
“When I woke up the next day, the pain had reduced, but emotions started kicking in, I started asking myself ‘Why me?’” he said.
He later tried to find meaning in the experience, reflecting on his demanding work schedule and the limited time he had allowed himself to rest since 2018.
“Then I started thinking this was intentional for me to rest, because since 2018 I never rest. So I consoled myself with that,” he explained.
Following the shooting, the comedian travelled to Dubai for surgery. He subsequently regained the ability to walk and stand on his feet, marking a significant milestone in his recovery.
‘I’m Grateful It Could Have Been Worse’
Despite his progress, Broda Shaggi disclosed that he had not fully recovered and was still using crutches for support.
“Throughout this period, one thing I keep saying is that I am grateful because it could have been worse. It is a new reality, and I have not fully recovered yet. I am still using my crutches for now,” he said.
He explained that his condition had improved considerably compared with the early stages of his recovery, when he could neither move properly nor place both feet on the ground without assistance.
“There was a time when I could not move or even put both feet on the ground without the crutches. But now, I can walk and stand on my own without them, although I still need to use the crutches for support,” he added.
The comedian’s account highlights the physical and emotional challenges he has faced since the incident, as he continues his recovery from the gunshot injury.
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