Broda Shaggi

He is a native of Sagamu in Ogun State but was born in Ikenne, Ogun state.^[5]

Broda Shaggi is a graduate of Creative Arts from the University of Lagos.^[6] His father was a drama teacher.^[7]

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.^[8] 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.^[9]

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.

• Ghetto Bred (2018)^[11]
• Aiyetoro Town (2019)^[12] as Bayonle
• The Bling Lagosians (2019) as Shaggy
• The Millions (2019) as Party Organizer
• Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner (2020)^[13] as Kas
• The New Normal (2020)
• Namaste Wahala (2020)^[14]
• The Miracle Centre (2020)
• Day of Destiny (2021)^[15] as Babayaro
• Dwindle (2021)^[16] as Buta
• Ile Alayo (2021)
• 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 (2024)
• Lakatabu (2024)
• Adam Bol (2024) as Snow

• List of Nigerian comedians