Nigerian comic, actor and performer Broda Shaggi has recounted how a stray bullet struck his hip in March 2026, leaving him unable to carry out and requiring a number of surgical procedures, in a video titled Second Chance (The Story) launched on Wednesday, October 21.
In the video, Shaggi, whose actual identify is Samuel Perry, described the incident, his expertise in hospital, the emotional toll of being unable to work and his therapy in Dubai. He stated he’s but to totally get well however can now stand independently and stroll with the assist of crutches.
Shaggi stated the taking pictures occurred after he and his workforce had accomplished a model activation and have been leaving the venue in a bus on an expressway. He recalled listening to a loud bang earlier than noticing blood round his hip.
“That was when it dawned on me that I had been hit by a stray bullet,” he stated.
He was initially taken to a hospital the place first assist was administered earlier than being transferred to a different facility for additional therapy as a result of the primary hospital lacked the gear wanted to handle his damage.
The comic stated he feared for his life in the course of the journey to the hospital and later apprehensive that the damage may have an effect on his potential to bop, act and make music.
“I grew up dancing with my dad, I grew up singing, playing drums,” he stated, explaining his fears about how the damage may have an effect on his profession.
Shaggi additionally spoke concerning the emotional challenges of spending months away from the actions that had outlined his life. He stated he generally cried whereas watching movies of colleagues performing, unsure whether or not he would regain the power to do the identical.
He added that he continued writing content material and growing a YouTube collection whereas in hospital, partly as a result of he knew his viewers had missed his work.
According to the account shared within the video, Shaggi underwent an preliminary surgical procedure in Nigeria, however additional therapy was delayed as a result of his medical markers had not stabilised. After about 4 months, he and his workforce determined to hunt further medical care in Dubai.
In Dubai, he was examined by surgeon Dr Anil Kumar Chinta, who agreed to proceed with surgical procedure regardless of the issues beforehand raised about his medical markers.
Dr Chinta stated Shaggi was capable of stand with assist on the second day after surgical procedure and stroll with crutches on the third day. He additionally praised the comic’s energy and willpower throughout rehabilitation.
The surgeon expressed confidence that Shaggi may return to his regular routine as quickly as attainable, whereas acknowledging the progress he had made throughout restoration.
Reflecting on the incident, Shaggi stated he remained grateful to be alive, noting that the bullet may have struck a extra weak a part of his physique.
He defined that though he can now stand with out crutches, he nonetheless depends on them for assist and has not absolutely recovered.
Describing the expertise as a brand new starting, the entertainer stated he was making ready to return to work with new tasks that had been delayed by his restoration.
“I am grateful to be alive,” he stated.
Shaggi had beforehand introduced plans to share the story of the incident, describing March 9, 2026, as a day he wished had by no means occurred. The launch of Second Chance (The Story) supplies his account of the taking pictures and the months of therapy and rehabilitation that adopted.
Ademide Adebayo
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