Broda Shaggi is is a popular Nigerian social media star, comedian, actor, scriptwriter, visual artist, singer, songwriter and director.
Background information
Full Name: Animashaun Samuel Perry
Born: 6 July, 1993
Birth place: Lagos state, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Famous as: comedian, actor, singer
Comedy skit: Oya Hit Me, Jesu in Mushin
Years active: 2015 - present
Genre: Pop
Education: University of Lagos
Religion: Christian
Biographical and educational history
Broda Shaggi was on 6 July 1993 in Lagos state. His late dad was a drama teacher at Mayflower Junior School, Ikenne, Ogun State.
Broda Shaggi had his primary and secondary education in Lagos where he obtained his first and secondary school certificates respectively.
He obtained a Bachelor in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos.
Acting career
Shaggi known for his comedy skit “Oya Hit Me had always had the passion to act drama since early childhood.
Shaggy kick-started his comedy dated back to his University days when he used to make people laugh even in the face of difficult situation.
He shared this on his instagram and eventually rose to the pinnacle to produce his comedy skit “Jesu In Mushin”.
Since he began his comedy he has acted many roles and played some characters like Inspector Perry, a policeman; Professor Dele, and Akonni Ibadan. This was before he went with the stage name Broda shaggi.
The name Brodashaggi came about when he went to his mechanic’s workshop and overheard some of the mechanics playing around the character.
The comedy skit that made Shaggi so popular is the “Jesus appeared in Mushin” video skit which he was asked by Aunty shaggi what he would do if Jesus appeared in that vicinity.
He portrayed himself as an area boy in Yoruba setting in that video with the “oya hit me” slang. The video has since spread on all social media platforms and has thousands of views and comments on YouTube and Facebook.
Awards and recognitions
He has been recognized in the industry for his hilarious comedy and uniqueness of character.
The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for Comedy and City People Music Award for Comedy Act of the Year.
Best Comedy Act of the year at the City People Music Awards.
The Future Awards Africa Nigerian Prize for Comedy.
Music career
Shaggi is a talented singer, voice over artiste whose musical genre is pop. His talents in music have shot him to fame and recognition, endearing him to millions of fans across Nigeria and beyond.
Shaggi is also a good actor outside comedy and music. He has starred in a number of movies including Love In the Time of Kekes and Nimbe: The Movie.
Oya Hit Me
Pariwo
Kiri Koko
Ori
Fever
Copy Disappoint
Fine Girl
Mechanic
Serere
Horn
Reference:
https://keninfo.com.ng/2020/04/18/broda-shaggi-biography-and-net-worth/
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