Social media users are reacting to the viral video of Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku soliciting help from Nigerians.
Kemi Filani reported on Wednesday that it seems like all isn’t well with the actor as he was spotted looking unwell at a petrol station.
In videos that made rounds online, Hanks was seen holding a bag as he paced around a Petrol station in Asaba, ranting and yelling at the fuel attendants and spectators at the petrol station. He was speaking in his dialect, Igbo, which made it hard for non-Igbos to understand.
The video which went viral had left many concerned for him.
On Thursday, Hanks finally admitted in a video posted on his Instagram page that all isn’t well with him.
He called on Nigerians to lend financial support to him as he revealed that he had been unemployed for many years now and was in dire need of help.
He said, “I thank u all fans and my guvnor sheriff. I have tried my best to uphold my status as an entertainer, so it’s good to let u all know what I’m going through. I have a family and would love to get all the help from u all. Dropping my account details nothing is ever too small. 0760704404 H.C.Anuku Access Bank.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP”.
Reacting to it, many social media users opined that sending money to him directly would only worsen his situation as it is believed the actor is a drug add!ct.
One Geyril Sgee wrote, “Giving him money directly will further destroy him, set up a trustee for him. Let all donations go to the trustee and let the trust be in charge of his rehabilitation. He is an add!ct, add!ct can’t deal with money
One Mi Carida wrote, “Don’t give him, set him up in a sustainable thing that can continue to grow. It’s rehabilitation he needs
One Vee Vogee wrote, “At this point, it’s safe to say that Nollywood needs deliverance
One Paatyaat wrote, “All the money wey he don make before where he keep am?
One Meeday Minaj wrote, “What is wrong with Nollywood? Don’t they make money, don’t people watch their movies? I have never seen life this bad for Hollywood actors and actresses
One Funmilayo wrote, “Say no to drugs
One Eniola Sarah wrote, “He needs not only money, if they can take him to rehabilitation too but amidst this what are the Nollywood people doing about these legends?
One Sweetest Baby Sophie wrote, “I feel like he’s still battling with some type of mental health issues, he doesn’t look alright to me”.
Last year November, the action thriller actor was in the news over his alleged mental condition, after a video of him roaming the streets looking all tattered had surfaced online.
While some tried verifying the authenticity of the video, others called on the Actor’s Guild to see to him.
From the comments on social media, many attributed his unstable behavior to drugs. While his younger colleagues, Adanma Luke and Iheme Nancy confirmed his poor mental condition, Shan George refuted the claims.
Speaking out, Hanks Anuku debunked the reports and refuted all claims, stating that he is perfectly healthy.
According to him, those photos and videos that hit the net were from movie scenes.
In his final message to them, he warned the rumor peddlers to stop ruining his reputation and prayed for the Holy Spirit to forgive them.
