By Rorisang Modiba
- DJ Big N was shot in the leg after being ambushed by six armed men at a traffic light.
- The DJ says the attack taught him that life is more important than his stolen valuables.
A Nigerian DJ narrowly escaped death after being shot during a hijacking in Johannesburg.
DJ Big N, whose real name is Nonso Temisan Ajufo, was attacked after a night out with friends.
He was stopped at a traffic light when armed men struck him.
“I went out with some friends to a fancy lounge in Johannesburg. From there, I decided to head to another club with another acquaintance. On the way, at a traffic light, we were ambushed by two cars carrying six armed men with automatic rifles,” he told Zimoja.
The robbers took his watch and jewellery after shooting him in the leg. He managed to drive away and get to the hospital.
Doctors said it was a miracle he survived, crediting his mother’s prayers.
The attack has changed how DJ Big N sees life.
“I lost a lot of valuables that day, but I realise material possessions mean nothing. Life is fragile and validation is meaningless. God gave me another chance and I’m committed to living more authentically and appreciating life without unnecessary stress,” he said.
Despite the attack, the DJ still loves South Africa.
“This event restored my focus and reminded me of what truly matters. I met so many wonderful people in SA and went to so many beautiful places and like any other country, there would be bad eggs that paint the nation bad.”
Pictured above: DJ Big N.
Source: X
