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  • Why I don’t want to remarry a Nigerian, by Hanks Anuku

    Why I don’t want to remarry a Nigerian, by Hanks Anuku

    Seasoned actor Hanks Anuku has shared thoughts on remarriage, revealing that he’s interested in finding love again but with a non-Nigerian.

    Anuku said experience with his ex-wife from Asaba has left him traumatised, making him wary of Nigerian women.

    In a recent interview on Nollywood Hardcore, Anuku explained that his previous marriage failed due to compatibility issues.

    He emphasised that he’s seeking a deeper connection with someone who shares his values and interests.

    Anuku revealed that he finds himself more compatible with Caucasian women with whom he had friendships in the past.

    Anuku’s preference for Caucasian women is rooted in his experiences abroad where he had many female friends from that background.

    He has a particular fondness for blonde women and in contrast, his past marriage was marred by his ex-wife’s constant demands for money and her jealousy over his acting career.

    Anuku, who has been separated for over 10 years, said: “My marriage failed because we were not compatible. It was a wrong marriage. She is not the mother of my kids. But I had a stepdaughter she came with from a previous relationship.

    “I have been separated for more than 10 years. I’m not married to anybody yet but I have another lady who has two kids for me. She has a son and daughter for me and they live together with their mother. I’m not married again. I’m not married after separating from my first wife. I don’t want to get married to any Nigerian. Because I went through a lot of psychological trauma and all that. I never expected that I was going to be separated from her. It hurt me. But I had to move on.

    Read Also: How viral video insinuating I was ‘mad’ ruined my career – Hanks Anuku

    “I thought I had a chance to get married again but it never happened. The mother of my kids is not the kind of woman I want to get married to. So, we are just friends. She has two kids for me don’t mean I have to marry her. She is just my friend. I’m doing what I can. I like to be married and be happy in the marriage. I have dated for a couple of years and I know that she wasn’t going to be my wife. I like to be in love with somebody and not just be infatuated. Agape love, the greatest of love is what I want in any woman I’m going to get married to.

    “It’s not that I don’t want to get married, I’m just scared of Nigerian women. Overseas, I had Caucasian female friends. If I had to go back, it would be a bit too late now. Maybe, if I go on vacation and I find a friend… I found myself a lot more compatible with Caucasian women. When I was overseas, I never dated any coloured woman. Blonde women are my specs. They never bothered me until I came to Nigeria.

    “My ex-wife is a Nigerian woman from Asaba. I was in love with her. We were in school together but she was always demanding money. And she also asked me to stop acting because she was jealous of other women being around me. I told her I couldn’t stop acting.”

  • How viral video insinuating I was ‘mad’ ruined my career – Hanks Anuku

    How viral video insinuating I was ‘mad’ ruined my career – Hanks Anuku

    Seasoned actor, Hanks Anuku, has shared a heartbreaking account of how a misconceived viral video led to abandonment and stigmatisation at his lowest point.

    The video went viral in 2022 showing Anuku wandering the streets in tattered clothing, sparking widespread concern and rumors of drug use and mental breakdown.

    Shortly after the video surfaced online, actress Shan George debunked the claim, stating that Anuku is “not insane” as widely rumoured.

    Setting the record straight, Anuku in an interview with a content creator, Lucky Udu revealed that the video was actually a preparation for a movie role as a madman, and the context was grossly misunderstood.

    Despite his explanations, his family, including his twin brother and wife, believed the false rumors, leaving him feeling isolated and hopeless.

    Read Also: Celebrate me while I’m still alive – Hanks Anuku

    According to him, his colleagues  turned against him, ceasing communication and offering him no roles.

    “That there was trying to get myself into character for a role that I was going to play; a mad man role, someone who isn’t in his correct senses or frame of mind. I had to go naturally and visit the environment to see how it’d play.

    “The video circulating about me is not what it seems. The videos have really affected my life. I lost all my friends, lost all my film roles, and lost money. Nothing happened to me. I am perfectly alright.

    “I went through pain, if you were in my shoes you would feel it. I was heartbroken for these people to do this to me,” he said partly.

  • Celebrate me while I’m still alive – Hanks Anuku

    Celebrate me while I’m still alive – Hanks Anuku

    Veteran actor Hanks Anuku has shared a cryptic post, urging fans and friends to celebrate him while he is alive.

    The actor shared a new photo on Instagram and asked people to give him his flowers while he’s still here.

    Captioning the post, he wrote: “Celebrate me and appreciate me now that I’m alive.”

    Read Also: Depression led me to drinking, actor Hanks Anuku claims

    The Nation reported the actor has had a difficult time in recent years. 

    In November 2023, he cried out to Nigerians for financial help while revealing that he has been without employment for an extended period.

  • I need financial support, actor Hanks Anuku begs

    I need financial support, actor Hanks Anuku begs

    Actor Hanks Anuku has appealed to Nigerians for financial support days after his viral video at the filling station surfaced online.

    Hanks was seen conversing with a stranger at a petrol station in Asaba where he reflected on his experience in the entertainment industry.

    In a recent post via his Instagram page, the actor shared his video looking better than he was in the viral video, emphasising his contribution to the country.

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    The actor concluded by begging for financial support while dropping his bank account details for those willing to help.

    In his words: “I have worked for this country. I have attained the height of a legend. I implore Nigerians to support me, no amount is too small.”

    In the caption of the video, he wrote, “I thank u all fans n 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 n will 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.”