Broda Shaggi


Samuel Animashaun Perry, known professionally as Broda Shaggi, is a Nigerian comedian, actor, songwriter and musician. He is a two-time Best Actor in a Comedy, Movie or TV Series winner at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2022 and 2023.

Early life and education

He is a native of Sagamu in Ogun State but was born in Ikenne, Ogun state.
Broda Shaggi is a graduate of Creative Arts from the University of Lagos. His father was a drama teacher.

Career

At a young age, he took an interest in acting as influenced by his late father who was a drama teacher. He began performing in comedy acts while in the university. He is notable for his satirical plays which he shared on Instagram. He however broke through with his parody drama Jesu in Mushin. 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.
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''

    Extended plays

  • Fine Boy Agbero, Vol. 1
  • ''Weekend Vibe''

    Singles

  • "Ori"
  • "Bushman"
  • "Shi"
  • "Serere"
  • "Nor Nor"
  • "Wake up"
  • "Black Skin Boy"
  • "Bolanle"
  • "Amarachi"
  • "Toi Toi"
  • "Star"
  • "Boredom 101"
  • "Kwarantine"
  • "Okoto"
  • "Happy Day"
  • "Cross My Lane" feat. Falz

    Filmography

  • Ghetto Bred
  • Aiyetoro Town as Bayonle
  • The Bling Lagosians as Shaggy
  • The Millions as Party Organizer
  • Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner as Kas
  • The New Normal
  • Namaste Wahala
  • The Miracle Centre
  • Day of Destiny as Babayaro
  • Dwindle as Buta
  • Ile Alayo
  • Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke as Omar
  • King of Thieves
  • Survivors
  • Something Like Gold as Area Boy
  • Dice as Efcd Officer
  • Onyeegwu as Kabiru
  • Ran Mi Lowo as Bode
  • Love in a Showroom as Femi
  • My Fake Celebrity Boyfriend as Yinka
  • Alaye as Funmi
  • Meeting Funmi's Parents as Musiliu
  • Queen Lateefah
  • Lakatabu
  • Adam Bol as Snow

    Awards and nominations