For years, Samuel Perry, better known as Broda Shaggi, has built a career around making people laugh. From his exaggerated expressions to his energetic movements and signature comedy routines, the Nigerian entertainer has made a living out of turning ordinary moments into entertainment.
But on March 9, 2026, a routine work outing took a terrifying turn, leaving the comedian fighting for his life and confronting a possibility that could have changed his career forever.
A stray bullet struck him as he and his team were leaving a brand activation event. In the space of a moment, a day that had started like any other became an experience he would never forget.
Now, in a deeply personal account of the incident, Broda Shaggi has opened up about the frightening moments, his hospital ordeal, the emotional burden of his recovery and the unexpected questions the experience forced him to ask about his life.
The Moment Everything Changed
According to the comedian, the incident happened after he and his team had completed their assignment and were preparing to leave the location.
There was no warning that anything was wrong until he heard a loud bang.
What followed was confusion, silence and the shocking discovery that he had been shot.
Recounting the experience in a video shared on his YouTube page, Shaggi said he initially struggled to comprehend what had happened.
“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.
The entertainer said he lost consciousness before reaching the hospital.
At that moment, the laughter associated with his public image meant nothing. His immediate concern was survival.
“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.
For someone whose work involves entertaining audiences, the experience exposed a frightening reality: sometimes, an ordinary day can change everything without warning.
From One Hospital To Another
Shaggi’s ordeal did not end when he arrived at the hospital.
He recalled that his condition deteriorated to the point where medical personnel considered transferring him to another facility.
He described a period of fear and uncertainty as he struggled with the pain and watched the blood from his injury.
What he wanted most was reassurance that he would survive.
“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.
According to him, the medical team at the second hospital acted quickly, moving him into the emergency room for treatment.
The response helped calm his fears, and he began to believe he might make it through the ordeal.
“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 added.
Although he had reached a point where he felt hopeful about surviving, another realisation was waiting for him.
‘How Do I Do Oya Hit Me Without My Leg?’
As the immediate crisis began to settle, Shaggi discovered that he could no longer move his leg.
That moment brought a different kind of fear: beyond surviving the shooting, he had to confront the possibility that the injury could affect his ability to perform.
His comedy character is known for energetic physical movements, including the familiar routine associated with the phrase, “Oya hit me.”
Suddenly, something that had become part of his professional identity was uncertain.
“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.
He added: “I was worried how do I do ‘Oya hit me’ without my leg.”
The remark offered a glimpse into the concerns that can follow a life-threatening experience. Surviving is one battle; coming to terms with what survival might mean for one’s future is another.
For Shaggi, the question was not simply whether he would recover. It was whether he would regain the physical ability to continue doing the work that had made him popular.
The Question That Came After Survival: ‘Why Me?’
By the following morning, the pain had reduced, but the emotional weight of the incident began to emerge.
Shaggi said he found himself questioning why the incident 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 recalled.
The comedian eventually found a way to make sense of the experience by reflecting on the relentless pace of his career.
According to him, he had barely taken time to rest since 2018.
He began to see the forced pause as an opportunity to slow down, even though it had come through a frightening and potentially fatal incident.
“Then I started thinking this was intentional for me to rest, because since 2018 I never rest. So I consoled myself with that,” he said.
His reflection raises a difficult question about the pressure to remain productive: how often do people push themselves until circumstances beyond their control force them to stop?
For entertainers whose careers depend on constant visibility, performances and brand commitments, taking a break may feel difficult. Yet Shaggi’s experience illustrates how quickly professional routines can be interrupted by events no schedule can anticipate.
His interpretation of the incident as an opportunity to rest is a personal reflection, not an explanation for why the shooting occurred.
Surgery In Dubai And The Long Road Back
Following the shooting, Shaggi travelled to Dubai for surgery.
He said the procedure helped him regain the ability to walk and stand on his own, marking an important development in his recovery.
However, the entertainer made it clear that he had not completely recovered.
He still uses crutches for support, although he can now walk and stand without them at times.
Reflecting on his progress, he said he remained grateful that the incident had not ended in a worse outcome.
“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,” he said.
He continued: “I am still using my crutches for now. 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.”
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His account suggests that recovery has involved more than getting through the initial medical emergency. It has also meant adapting to physical limitations while gradually rebuilding his independence.
Beyond The Laughter
Broda Shaggi’s story is a reminder that the people who make audiences laugh can also face frightening, uncertain moments away from the spotlight.
The comedian has shared how a stray bullet disrupted his life, threatened his ability to perform and forced him to confront questions about work, rest and survival.
His experience also brings attention to the unpredictable consequences of stray gunfire, which can turn an ordinary outing into a life-threatening emergency.
For now, Shaggi says he is grateful to be alive and is continuing his recovery, even as he adjusts to a reality different from the one he knew before March 9.
The man whose character often invites others to laugh at exaggerated mishaps has had to navigate a real-life ordeal with consequences that cannot be brushed aside with a punchline.
And perhaps the most striking part of his account is not simply that he survived, but that he is still working towards getting back on his feet — literally and professionally — after a moment that could have taken everything away.