Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has spoken about the fear, emotional pain, and uncertainty he experienced after being hit by a stray bullet in the leg in March 2026.

The injury forced him to stay away from acting and social media for several months, leaving him worried about his career and whether his fans would still be interested in his work after his long absence.

In a YouTube video shared on his channel on October 21, 2026, Shaggi recounted the incident, which happened while he was filming a comedy skit under the Sango-Ota bridge in Nigeria.

He said the shooting happened on a Sunday afternoon and left him frightened as he saw blood from his injured body and waited to receive medical care.

“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.

Shaggi recalled that he was sweating and holding his injured leg as he waited for a medical professional to assure him that he would survive.

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“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 recounted.

The actor said he was also troubled by the possibility that he might not be able to return to the activities that had made him popular.

He explained that dancing, singing and playing the drums were important parts of his work, and the thought of losing the use of his leg left him wondering how he would continue his career.

The comedian also spoke about his busy schedule before the incident, saying he had spent years working without taking proper breaks.

“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.

He said the long period away from work made him fear that his audience might move on without him and that he could lose his place in the entertainment industry.

Shaggi tried to keep himself busy while receiving treatment in the hospital. He continued writing and also started working on a YouTube series.

However, seeing his colleagues release videos and entertain their fans sometimes made him emotional, as he did not know whether he would be able to perform as he did before the injury.

“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 first underwent surgery in Nigeria but was later told that he needed additional treatment and physiotherapy to improve his condition.

After spending about four months recovering, he travelled to Dubai to seek further medical care. He said his condition improved considerably after undergoing another operation.

According to the comedian, he was able to stand with support on the second day after the surgery and walk with crutches on the third day.

He added that he can now stand without crutches and walk with assistance, although he still uses walking aids as he continues to recover.

Looking back at the shooting, Shaggi expressed gratitude for surviving the incident, noting that the bullet could have hit his head or another vital 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 said.

Describing his survival as another opportunity to live, the comedian thanked God for his life and told his fans to look forward to his return to their screens.

“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.

Watch the video below:



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