Nollywood comedian and skit maker, Broda Shaggi, has revealed how a stray bullet injury left him bedridden for months, raised fears about his future in entertainment and made him worry that fans would forget him.
The entertainer, whose real name is Samuel Perry, opened up about his ordeal in a YouTube video uploaded on Wednesday night, recounting the frightening experience and the challenges he faced during his recovery.
The incident, which occurred in March 2026, reportedly happened on a Sunday afternoon while he was filming a comedy skit under the Sango-Ota bridge in Ogun State.
According to the comedian, he was carrying out a routine brand activation assignment when the stray bullet struck him.
Recalling the terrifying moments, Shaggi said he lost consciousness before arriving at the hospital, although he remembered praying as he was being rushed for medical attention.
“I was totally unconscious till I got to the hospital. So, I didn’t even know how we got to the hospital. But one thing I could remember was me praying till we got to the first hospital where first aid was administered,” he said.
Describing his condition immediately after the shooting, the comedian said he was overwhelmed by fear as he saw blood and waited for medical personnel to attend to him.
“A lot was happening at the same time. I was sweating. I was holding my leg, you know, I was seeing blood and all I wanted to hear was a doctor or a nurse telling me Samuel, you’ll be fine,” he recalled.
Feared End of Entertainment Career
Beyond the physical pain, Shaggi said the injury left him uncertain about his future, particularly because his performances often involve dancing and other physical activities.
He recalled wondering how he would continue dancing, singing and playing the drums if the injury permanently affected his ability to use his leg.
The comedian explained that he had maintained a hectic work schedule since 2018, moving between writing scripts, shooting skits, recording music and travelling for engagements.
“Since 2018 till date I never rest. It’s always back to back. If I’m not writing I’m shooting. If I’m not shooting, I’m in the studio making music. If I’m not making music, I’m travelling for something,” he said.
However, the enforced break from work left him worried that his absence from the entertainment scene might cause fans to lose interest in him.
Shaggi said he sometimes became emotional while watching videos of his colleagues working and entertaining audiences, unsure whether he would ever regain his former abilities.
“There were moments where I would see videos of my colleagues. I would laugh and sometimes I would just start to cry because I wasn’t sure if I would still be able to do all these things they doing again,” he said.
Despite the uncertainty, the entertainer tried to remain productive during his hospitalisation by writing and starting a YouTube series.
Travels to Dubai for Further Treatment
Shaggi disclosed that he initially underwent surgery in Nigeria but was informed that he would require additional treatment and physiotherapy.
After spending about four months dealing with the injury, he decided to seek further medical treatment in Dubai.
According to him, his recovery improved significantly following the operation in Dubai. He said he was able to stand with support on the second day and walk with crutches on the third day.
Reflecting on the incident, the comedian expressed gratitude that the bullet had not struck a more vulnerable part of his body.
“It was a stray bullet and it came this way to my hip. What if it had come this way and hit my head or hit any vital organ?” he asked.
‘I’m Grateful to Be Alive’
Providing an update on his condition, Shaggi said he could now stand without crutches, although he still relied on them for support while walking.
He explained that his condition had improved considerably from the period when he could neither move independently nor place his injured leg on the ground.
Expressing gratitude for surviving the ordeal, the comedian described his recovery as a second chance at life and assured fans that he was preparing to return with exciting projects.
“I’m grateful to be alive. It’s second chance. You should also be grateful to have Shaggy back on your screen because right now I’m coming with exciting projects,” he said.
The entertainer urged his fans to look forward to his comeback, promising that several projects were lined up as he continued his recovery.
The Ogun State Police Command had earlier said it could not confirm whether the shooting occurred within its jurisdiction, urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information while investigations continued.
