Nollywood actor and comedian Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has revealed that a stray bullet injury kept him away from work for months, leaving him worried about his career and whether fans would forget him.
The comedian shared his experience in a YouTube video uploaded on Wednesday night, confirming an earlier report that he was shot while filming a comedy skit beneath the Sango-Ota bridge in Ogun State in March 2026.
Shaggi said the incident occurred during a routine brand activation assignment. He recalled losing consciousness before reaching the hospital and praying while being taken 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,” he said, adding that he was frightened after seeing blood and wanted medical personnel to assure him that he would recover.
The actor said the injury made him question whether he could return to entertainment, particularly because dancing, singing and playing the drums were important parts of his work.
He explained that he had maintained a demanding schedule since 2018, balancing comedy writing, filming, music and travel. Being unable to work for an extended period made him fear that audiences might move on without him.
“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.
Shaggi disclosed that he underwent surgery in Nigeria but required further treatment and physiotherapy. After about four months, he travelled to Dubai for additional treatment, where he said his recovery improved significantly.
According to the comedian, he was able to stand with support on the second day after the operation and walk with crutches on the third day.
Providing an update on his condition, Shaggi said he could now stand without crutches but still needed them for support as he continued recovering.
He expressed gratitude for surviving the shooting, describing his recovery as a second chance at life, and promised fans that exciting new projects were on the way.
The Ogun State Police Command had earlier said it could not confirm whether the incident occurred within its jurisdiction and urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information while investigations continued.