/ Aug 17, 2026
/ Aug 17, 2026

Hanks Anuku breaks silence over viral distress video

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Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has responded to a viral video showing him lying on a street in an apparent distressed state, insisting that he is fine and asking Nigerians to stop focusing on his personal life.

 

The clip, which circulated widely across social media, showed the actor dressed in a black shirt, blue jeans and red sneakers, appearing disoriented while speaking to himself as passers-by gathered around him.

In the footage, onlookers were seen discussing his condition, with one woman calling for urgent intervention and urging the public to assist.

Responding in a follow-up video, Anuku dismissed concerns surrounding the clip and said public attention should be directed towards more pressing national issues.

“You all need to face the government and leave me alone. I am good. Do your thing and leave me alone,” the actor said.

He also questioned why many Nigerians appeared deeply invested in his private life, stressing that he did not need the intense scrutiny.

This is not the first time the actor has been at the centre of public concern. In 2022, similar footage surfaced showing him in tattered clothing roaming the streets, triggering widespread reactions.

At the time, Anuku later clarified that the footage was from a movie set and accused those behind its circulation of attempting to damage his reputation.

The latest development has again sparked conversations on social media, with many expressing concern over the veteran actor’s wellbeing.

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