Broda Shaggi

Broda Shaggi, born Samuel Animashaun Perry, is a Nigerian comedian, actor, songwriter, musician, and dancer. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of Nigerian online comedy, known for his unique blend of satirical humor, social commentary, and theatrical performances, which earned him the moniker "The King of Instagram Skits." Early Life and Education Samuel Animashaun Perry was born in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria, and is a native of Sagamu, also in Ogun State. His father was a drama teacher, which significantly influenced his early interest in the performing arts. Broda Shaggi is a graduate of Creative Arts from the University of Lagos, where he began developing his comedy acts. Career Progression and Breakthrough Broda Shaggi started performing comedy acts while in university, initially developing several characters before focusing on "Broda Shaggi." His early fame stemmed from satirical plays and skits shared on Instagram. His career breakthrough came with the parody drama "Jesu in Mushin," which gained viral popularity online. This online success facilitated his transition into Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, where he has featured in several movies and television shows. Notable Works and Major Achievements While primarily known as a comedian, Broda Shaggi is also a noted musician. His discography includes several singles, notably the hit song "Oya Hit Me," which fuses Afrobeat and Fuji music. He has also released songs like "Ori," "Bushman," "Shi," "Serere," "Nor Nor," "Wake up," "Black Skin Boy," and "Bolanle" (all released in 2019). In the film industry, his notable film appearances include roles in "Ghetto Bred" (2018), "The Bling Lagosians" (2019), "The Millions" (2019), "Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner" (2020), "Namaste Wahala" (2020), and "Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke" (2022). Broda Shaggi has received significant recognition for his work, including multiple industry awards. He is a two-time winner of the Best Actor in a Comedy, Movie or TV Series at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), winning in 2022 and 2023 for *Inside Life* and *Survivors*, respectively. He has also won the City People Music Award for Comedy Act of the Year and received nominations for The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for Comedy and Prize for Content Creation. Current Status Broda Shaggi remains an influential figure in Nigerian entertainment, continually producing online content and starring in major Nollywood productions. As of the latest available data, he has a large and active following across social media platforms, including over 16 million followers on Instagram and 16 million followers across TikTok and X.