Broda Shaggi
Samuel Animashaun Perry// (listen), known professionally as Broda Shaggi// (listen), is a Nigerian comedian, actor, Songwriter and musician.[1] He is a native of Ishagamu in Ogun State but born in Ikene in Ogun state.[2] At a young age, he took an interest in acting drama as influenced by his late father who was a drama teacher. He is notable for his satirical plays which he shared on Instagram however came through with his parody drama Jesu in Mushin.[3]
Broda Shaggi | |
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| Birth name | Samuel Animashaun Perry |
| Also known as | Shaggi |
| Born | Ikene, Ogun State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2019-present |
| Website | instagram |
Education
Broda Shaggi is a graduate in creative arts from the University of Lagos. His father was a drama teacher.[4]
Career
He began comedy acts numerous years back while in the university. He made a great deal of characters before he later settled on the name of Broda Shaggi. Broda Shaggi has been perceived in the business for his comedy and uniqueness of character. He has various awards, for example, The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for Comedy and City People Music Award for Comedy Act of the Year.[5]
Albums
- Oya Hit Me Skits, Vol. 1 (2019)
Extended plays
- Fine Boy Agbero, Vol. 1 (2019) [6]
- 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[7]
- Aiyetoro Town - 2019[8]
- Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner - 2020[9]
- Namaste Wahala - 2020[10]
- Dwindle - 2021[11]
- Day Of Destiny - 2021[12]
- The Miracle Centre - 2020
- Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke - 2022
- King of Thieves - 2022
- The New Normal (2020)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Comedian | Nominated | [13] |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in a comedy | Won | [14] |
See also
References
- ^ "Comedian, Broda Shaggi kicks off music career with new EP, 'Fine Boy Agbero'". Vanguard News. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- ^ Amoye, Temisan (2021-03-13). "Broda Shaggi: When I had my break!". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
- ^ ":Broda Shaggi' Samuel Animashaun Perry Biography's". Biopreneur Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
- ^ "Samuel A. Perry: The Man behind the Character of Broda Shaggi". Thisday News. 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ "trivalencegolden - Gravatar Profile". secure.gravatar.com. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ "Broda Shaggi breaks into music industry with 'Fine Boy Agbero'". Punch Newspapers. 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "Eniola Badmus talks challenge of shooting 'Ghetto Bred' in the slums of Lagos". TheCable Lifestyle. 2018-06-11. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
- ^ "Aiyetoro town: Funke Akindele has kicked off 'Jenifa's Diary' spinoff, and it's hilarious". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ "Here's a First Look at 'Fate of Alakada' starring Toyin Abraham & Broda Shaggy". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
- ^ "Namaste Wahala film wey Nollywood/Bollywood collabo do dey totori fans". BBC News Pidgin. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2021-06-03). "Check out the new teaser for Kayode Kasum & Dare Olaitan's 'Dwindle!'". Pulse Nigeria. from the original on 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ "Day Of Destiny - Nollywood Movie". 9jaRocks. 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ "Bro Shaggi wins Best Actor in Comedy Movie/Series at AMVCA 8". vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved May 14, 2022.