Disc jockey DJ Big N recently shared his harrowing experience of surviving a robbery during a visit to South Africa.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, he detailed how he was attacked while out with an acquaintance.
“On Sunday, January 12th, what started as a night out turned into the worst and most teachable experience of my life. I went out with friends to a sophisticated lounge in Johannesburg, South Africa,” he wrote. “Afterward, I decided to go to another club with a different acquaintance. While waiting at a traffic light, we were ambushed by two cars carrying six armed men with automatic rifles.
“In the chaos, I tried to escape but was shot in the leg. One of the robbers pointed a rifle at my head and demanded my watch. I struggled to remove it, along with my chain and other jewelry. 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 my survival as miraculous and called me ‘lucky.’ I credit my survival to divine intervention and my mother’s prayers.”
DJ Big N shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed, along with another photo of him using crutches. He reflected on how this traumatic experience changed his perspective on life.
“The experience changed my perspective on life. I lost over $114k worth of valuables that day, but I realized material possessions mean nothing. Life is fragile, and validation is meaningless,” he wrote.
“God gave me another chance, and I’m committed to living more authentically and appreciating life without unnecessary stress.
“This event restored my focus and reminded me of what truly matters. I am Nonso Temisan Ajufo, also known as Big N, and this is my truth.”
DJ Big N noted that he stopped using crutches two days after the incident and was feeling better.