Nigerian disc jockey Nonso Temisan Ajufo, popularly known as DJ Big N, has recounted how he narrowly escaped death after a robbery attack in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The disc jockey revealed that he was on his way to a club on the 12th of January alongside an acquaintance when they were ambushed by a gang of six men.

He said he was shot in the leg while attempting to escape during the robbery. He said the robbers took away his jewellery and other valuables worth $114,000.

DJ Big N shared that he was rushed to a nearby hospital, and the doctors described his survival as “miraculous.”

In an Instagram post, Big N wrote in part, “On Sunday, January 12th, a night out turned into both the worst and most teachable experience of my life. I went out with some friends to a fancy lounge in Johannesburg, SA. 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, either automatic rifles or.

“In chaos, I tried to escape but I got shot in the leg. One of the robbers put the rifle to my head and demanded my watch, which I struggled to remove, along with my chain and other jewellery. Bleeding heavily, I managed to get back to the car, and the driver rushed me to the nearest hospital. The bullet had passed through my leg, narrowly missing a major artery and bone. Doctors described this as miraculous, calling me ‘lucky.’ I credit my survival to divine intervention and my mother’s prayers.”

He said the experience has changed his perspective on life, stressing that he would be “committed to living more authentic life and appreciating life without unnecessary stress.”