Broda Shaggi

Samuel Animashaun Perry (Listen^ⓘ), (born 18 September 1993)^[1] known professionally as Broda Shaggi (Listen^ⓘ), is a Nigerian comedian, actor, songwriter and musician.^[2] He is a two-time Best Actor in a Comedy, Movie or TV Series winner at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2022^[3] and 2023.^[4]

Broda Shaggi
Broda Shaggi
Background information
Birth name	Samuel Animashaun Perry
Also known as	Shaggi
Born	Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria
Genres	Afrobeats
Occupations	Actor Songwriter Comedian Musician Dancer
Years active	2017-present
Website	instagram.com/brodashaggi.com

Early life and education

He is a native of Sagamu in Ogun State but born in Ikenne in Ogun state.^[5]

Broda Shaggi is a graduate in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos.^[6] His father was a drama teacher.^[7]

Career

At a young age, he took an interest in acting drama as influenced by his late father who was a drama teacher. He began performing in comedy acts several years ago while in university. He is notable for his satirical plays which he shared on Instagram. He however broke through with his parody drama Jesu in Mushin.^[8] He developed several characters before settling on the name Broda Shaggi. He is noted in the business for his comedy and unique character. He has won various awards, including The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for Comedy and the City People Music Award for Comedy Act of the Year.^[9]

Broda Shaggi first gained popularity on social media platforms like Instagram, where he posted short comedy skits. His online fame led to opportunities in Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, where he has featured in several movies and TV shows. He has also released music, including the hit song "Oya Hit Me," which features a fusion of Afrobeat and Fuji music.

Albums

• Oya Hit Me Skits, Vol. 1 (2019)

Extended plays

• Fine Boy Agbero, Vol. 1 (2019) ^[10]
• Weekend Vibe (2020)

Singles

• "Ori" (2019)
• "Bushman" (2019)
• "Shi" (2019)
• "Serere" (2019)
• "Nor Nor" (2019)
• "Wake up" (2019)
• "Black Skin Boy" (2019)
• "Bolanle" (2019)
• "Amarachi" feat. Johnny Drille (2020)
• "Toi Toi" (2019)
• "Star" feat. Asake (2019)
• "Boredom 101" (2020)
• "Kwarantine" (2020)
• "Okoto" feat. Zlatan (2020)
• "Happy Day" (2020)
• "Cross My Lane" feat. Falz (2022)

Filmography

• Ghetto Bred (2018)^[11]
• Aiyetoro Town (2019)^[12] as Bayonle
• The Bling Lagosians (2019) as Shaggy
• Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner (2020)^[13] as Kas
• The New Normal (2020)
• Namaste Wahala (2020)^[14]
• The Miracle Centre (2020)
• Day Of Destiny (2021)^[15] as Babayaro
• Dwindle (2021)^[16] as Buta
• Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke (2022) as Omar
• King of Thieves (2022)
• Something Like Gold (2023) as Area Boy
• Dice (2023) as Efcd Officer
• Onyeegwu (2023) as Kabiru
• My Fake Celebrity Boyfriend (2024) as Yinka
• Alaye (2024) as Funmi
• Meeting Funmi's Parents (2024) as Musiliu

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result	Ref
2021	Net Honours	Most Popular Comedian		Nominated	[17]
2022	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Actor in a comedy		Won	[18]
2023	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series	Inside Life	Won	[19][20]
			Survivors	Nominated
	The Future Awards Africa	Prize for Content Creation	Broda Shaggi	Pending	[21]

See also

• List of Nigerian comedians

References

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19. Kalu, Esther (2023-05-20). "AMVCA 2023: Osas Ighodaro, Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye win big (FULL WINNERS LIST)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
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21. "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.