Veteran Nollywood Actor Hanks Anuku Makes Rare Appearance With Children Weeks After Viral Street Video Raised Concern

• Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has made a rare public appearance with his son and daughter weeks after a viral street video sparked widespread concern about his health and personal well-being.

• The earlier viral clip showed the actor sitting by a roadside in Abuja, appearing distressed and leaving many Nigerians worried before he later addressed the concerns.

• During the family outing, Anuku proudly introduced his son as a basketball player based in the United States while spending time with his children in Abuja.

• The actor and his team previously dismissed concerns about his condition, saying he was doing well and urging the public to respect his privacy.

July 16, () — Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has appeared in a new video with his son and daughter, weeks after a viral street video raised concerns about his well-being.

In the new footage, the actor was seen enjoying a family outing in Abuja while proudly introducing his son to people around him.

Anuku described his son as a basketball player based in the United States, although he did not provide further details about his son’s team, school, or league.

Viral Video Explained

The latest appearance comes weeks after a video showing Anuku sitting by the roadside in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja sparked concern among Nigerians.

(Video link to old viral video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaH7x7qIku6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==)

In the viral clip, the actor appeared distressed while holding a disposable cup and speaking to himself.

The person recording the video claimed that Anuku was unresponsive and resisted attempts by people trying to assist him.

Following the widespread reactions, Anuku’s manager, Moses Allen, dismissed claims that the actor was struggling mentally, saying he was stable and in good health.

Anuku later appeared in another video where he addressed the public, saying he was fine and asking people to stop focusing on his private life.

The new family video has attracted mixed reactions online, with many fans expressing relief at seeing the actor looking calm and spending time with his children.

Some fans praised the support from his family, saying the moment showed the importance of having loved ones around during challenging periods.

This is not the first time Anuku has responded to public concerns through a family appearance.

In 2023, after another viral video involving him looking distressed, the actor shared a family photo and credited his son for supporting him.

Throughout his career, Hanks Anuku has remained one of Nollywood’s most recognized actors, known for his roles in films including “Rituals,” “Rambo,” “Bitter Honey,” and several other productions during the peak era of Nigerian home videos.

Fans React

The new video has sparked emotional reactions from fans, with many sharing messages of support and encouragement for the actor.

(Video link to current video:https://x.com/ChuksEricE/status/2077426003140325572/video/1 Video by: brightgrillzz //TT, posted by @ChuksEricE via Twitter)

@hinex_whyte wrote: “May God give him a complete turnaround and freedom from every addiction.”

@SenseiWizzard said: “I’ve always told wicked people who video him and post him in his vulnerable addiction state that God will punish them. He’s not a madman but struggling with an alcohol addiction.”

@YEgbebiyi commented: “I just feel so elated to see Hanks smiling again. Honestly, family is everything. I could see how he blushed having his son and daughter around him. What a striking resemblance the son has to his father. May the good Lord continue to keep him safe and healthy.”