Iconic Nollywood Actor Hanks Anuku recently discussed his struggles with the popular media personality Lucky Udu, and it’s pretty heart-touching.
Following sincere details of over 11 minutes, Hanks discussed how a recent mental illness allegation nearly ruined his career. Portraying an outspoken instinct, he calmly narrated the ordeal and the struggles he tackled, which left concerned civilians in reaction.
Allegation
Last year, Hanks Anuku was caught short of his reputation after he was accused of battling mental illness.
The concept was fuelled by several videos of him that went viral, displaying a lean version of Hanks wandering the streets and, in a way, acting wired and mentally challenged.
Curious civilians who spotted him several times didn’t hesitate to film the moment and spread it via all social media platforms, displaying a view of madness.
After the videos went viral, Hanks’s image resorted to a toll of illness, help, and mental distress.
He was portrayed as a mentally disturbed legend who was struggling for his welfare.
Debunking Allegation
While the pressure escalated, and having to foresee significant damage, Hanks linked up with Lucky Udu to debunk the allegations.
According to him, he was never mentally challenged; however, viral videos of him portraying insanity were meant to outline meditation instead.
Hanks disclosed that unknown to the public, the viral videos of him portraying madness weren’t meant to depict insanity; instead, he was meditating on a movie role that depicted insanity, but unfortunately, people viewed different instincts.
Concerned Civilians spread fake instincts, leading to mass damage to Hanks’ image, which left him distraught.
According to him, he lost a mouth-watering currency, contacts with movie directors, friends, family, and endorsements; people were afraid to contact him.
His reactions
As the saga swerved heated, Hanks plummeted into depression, pain, and disappointment.
He opined that he was left with no calls or contact to the extent that he lost his job.
Speaking on his impact on the growth of Nollywood and how Nigerians betrayed him, he expressed that he was disappointed and never expected a bit version of such allegations.
He stretched that he is a highly profiled status that is supposed to be adored and appreciated for what he has done via his sweat, hard work, and effort, and not to be tarnished.
He, however, appreciated that despite the view of the saga, many people who are not related to him reached out to him.
His Abilities
Astonishingly, Hanks is multi-talented. While Lucky Udu complimented Hank’s accent, he queried his background, leaving Hanks to disclose his multiple dialect speaking abilities.
With proof, Hanks spoke fluently in Hausa, Italy, Igbo, English, Dutch, and French while disclosing that he grew up in European Countries.
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Veteran actor Hanks Anuku reveals how video insinuating that was mentally unstable ruined his career
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