Samuel Animashaun Perry , (born 18 September 1993) known professionally as Broda Shaggi , is a

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and

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. He is a two-time Best Actor in a Comedy, Movie or TV Series winner at the

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in 2022 and 2023.

Early life and education

He is a native of Sagamu in

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but born in Ikenne in Ogun state. Broda Shaggi is a graduate in Creative Arts from the

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. His father was a drama teacher.

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

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plays which he shared on

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. 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

, where he posted short

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s. His online fame led to opportunities in

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, 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

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and Fuji music.

Albums

* ''Oya Hit Me Skits, Vol. 1'' (2019)

Extended plays

* ''Fine Boy Agbero, Vol. 1'' (2019) * ''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" (2020) * "Toi Toi" (2019) * "Star" (2019) * "Boredom 101" (2020) * "Kwarantine" (2020) * "Okoto" (2020) * "Happy Day" (2020) * "Cross My Lane" feat.

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(2022)

Filmography

* ''Ghetto Bred'' (2018) * '' Aiyetoro Town'' (2019) as Bayonle * '' The Bling Lagosians'' (2019) as Shaggy * '' Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner'' (2020) as Kas * '' The New Normal'' (2020) * ''

Namaste Wahala ''Namaste Wahala'' () is a 2020 Nigerian cross-cultural romantic comedy film produced, written and directed by Hamisha Daryani Ahuja on her directorial debut. The film stars Ini Dima-Okojie and Ruslaan Mumtaz in the lead roles. This film was ...

'' (2020) *'' The Miracle Centre'' (2020) *''

Day Of Destiny ''Day of Destiny'' also known as ''D.O.D'' is a 2021 Nigerian sci-fi adventure film written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut in this film. The film stars Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey, Norbert Y ...

'' (2021) as Babayaro *'' Dwindle'' (2021) as Buta *'' Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke'' (2022) as Omar *'' King of Thieves'' (2022) * ''Survivors'' (2022) *'' Something Like Gold (2023)'' as Area Boy *''Dice (2023) as Efcd Officer'' *''Onyeegwu (2023) as Kabiru'' *''Ran Mi Lowo (Help Me) (2023) as Bode'' *''Love in a Showroom (2023) as Femi'' *''My Fake Celebrity Boyfriend'' (2024) as Yinka *''Alaye (2024) as Funmi'' *''Meeting Funmi's Parents (2024) as Musiliu'' *''

Queen Lateefah ''Queen Lateefah'' is a 2024 Nigerian drama film written by Anthony Kehinde Joseph, directed by Adeoluwa Owu and produced by Ope Ajayi and Wumi Toriola. The film stars Wumi Toriola in the titular role. The film had its theatrical release on 27 ...

'' (2024)'' *''Lakatabu (2024)'' *'' Adam Bol'' (2024) as Snow

Awards and nominations

References

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