Veteran Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku gives a heartbreaking account of how he was abandoned and stigmatized at his lowest point following a misconceived viral video.
It would be recalled that viral footage showing Hanks Anuku wandering the streets in tattered clothing caught the nation unaware a while ago.
This prompted strong reactions from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, suggesting that the beloved actor was experiencing a mental breakdown.
In a recent conversation with a Facebook content creator Lucky Udu, Anuku revealed that false rumours about his drug use and mental state, sparked by the video of him wandering the streets, had severely impacted his life.
He clarified that the videos were of him preparing for a movie role where he portrayed a madman.
Hanks Anuku criticized those who filmed him without understanding the context, accusing them of irresponsibly spreading false rumors that tarnished his reputation.
Despite his assurances that nothing was wrong, his family, including his twin brother and wife, chose to believe the damaging rumors of drug addiction, leaving him feeling isolated and hopeless.
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