My real name is Samuel Animashaun Perry, but everyone knows me as Broda Shaggi. I’m from Ikene in Ogun State
My dad was a drama teacher, and I used to follow him to rehearsals when I was little. That’s where my love for acting started. Sadly, he pássed away when I was still very young. It hûrt me a lot, but it also gave me the drive to succeed and make him proud.
I studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos, and after school, I began making short comedy skits online. One of my videos — ‘Jesus appeared in Mushin’ — went viral, and that’s how Broda Shaggi became popular.
What many people don’t know is that I’m married and I have two beautiful daughters. People are always surprised when they find out I have a family because I keep that part of my life private.”
— Broda Shaggi
