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AGN stigmatized me; family, colleagues avoided me – Hanks Anuku shares painful ordeal in new interview(VIDEO)

Being a celebrity isn't always a bed of roses – it's a tumultuous journey full of soaring highs and crushing lows, where the depths of despair hit harder than a ton of bricks. And when the rumor mill starts churning out lies about them, it's like being stuck in a never-ending nightmare with no escape route, gets betrayed by those they once considered allies and family, leaving them stranded in a battlefield of deception and betrayal. Hanks Anuku is currently weathering this storm, as he bravely confronts the darkest corners of his psyche, painfully reliving how unfounded gossip led to him being cast aside and ostracized by everyone he held dear, sending him spiraling into the abyss of desolation and anguish.

Samuel David by Samuel David
June 9, 2024
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AGN stigmatized me; family, colleagues avoided me – Hanks Anuku shares painful ordeal in new interview(VIDEO)
  • In a revealing new interview, Hanks Anuku opened up about a harrowing chapter in his life.
  • He recounted the distressing experience of being filmed while wandering the streets, with widespread speculation suggesting he had lost his sanity.
  • Anuku shared that this incident had a devastating impact on his personal and professional life.

Nollywood veteran Hanks Anuku has shared a heart-wrenching account of how he was cruelly stigmatized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and abandoned by his family members and colleagues during his darkest hour.

WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported that Hanks Anuku appeared in viral videos, roaming the streets in ragged clothing.

These clips elicited strong reactions from his fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, Content creator and Singer, Nasboi, was part of the people who expressed concerns that the beloved movie icon was experiencing a mental breakdown.

In a recent discussion with Lucky Udu, an advocate for the depressed, Hanks Anuku revealed how the unfounded rumors of him being addicted to hard drugs and losing his sanity, sparked by a video of him wandering the streets, profoundly affected his life.

Hanks Anuku revealed that the videos of him wandering the streets were actually of him preparing for a movie role where he played a mad man.

He vehemently criticized those who filmed him without understanding the context, accusing them of irresponsibly spreading false speculations that severely damaged his reputation.

Hanks recounted how his own family, including his twin brother and wife, chose to believe the damaging speculations of drug addiction over his sincere explanations that nothing was wrong with him.

Anuku said their decision to distance themselves plunged him into profound despair and loneliness.

Adding insult to injury, Anuku recounted the distressing experience of being stigmatized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), with his colleagues in the movie industry abruptly ceasing communication and job offers.

Despite the overwhelming challenges, he credited his resilience and unwavering faith in God for helping him endure the darkest moments.

Now, he finds solace in the gradual return to his former self, slowly but surely regaining his footing in both his personal and professional life.

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