Nigerian comedian Broda Shaggi has opened up about the emotional toll of being shot by a stray bullet, revealing that he feared he might never perform again after the incident.

The entertainer, whose real name is Samuel Perry, sustained a gunshot injury to his hip on March 9, 2026, while returning from a brand activation in Nigeria.

In a video titled Second Chance (The Story), shared on his YouTube channel on Wednesday, October 21, Shaggi recounted how the incident disrupted his career and left him uncertain about his future.

“All that was in my mind was just to survive, to live through that moment because I didn’t want to die,” he said.

Broda Shaggi breaks down during recovery.

Shaggi explained that he and his team were leaving the event when they encountered traffic and he suddenly heard a loud bang.

He said he initially struggled to understand what had happened before touching his hip and noticing blood.

The comedian was rushed to hospital, where he received treatment before undergoing surgery. However, the injury affected his mobility, leaving him unable to dance, sing or perform as he had done before.

Shaggi said the prolonged absence from work was particularly difficult because he had maintained a demanding schedule for years.

“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,” he said.

He also revealed that watching his colleagues release skits while he remained in hospital sometimes left him in tears.

“There were moments when I would see videos of my colleagues, laugh, and sometimes start to cry, because I wasn’t sure I would still be able to do all the things they were doing again,” he recounted.

Comedian travels to Dubai for surgery.

After undergoing an operation in Nigeria, Shaggi said he continued struggling to regain movement in his injured leg.

He eventually travelled to Dubai for further surgery after about four months, explaining that the procedure gave him renewed hope of walking again.

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

Although he has made progress, Shaggi said he still relies on crutches for support as he continues recovering.

Reflecting on the ordeal, he expressed gratitude for surviving, noting that the bullet could have struck a more vital part of his body.

The comedian described the experience as a second chance at life and promised fans that he was preparing new projects.

“I’m grateful to be alive. It’s a second chance,” he said, assuring his audience that more content was on the way.