CELEBRITY PRIVACY UNDER SIEGE: Fresh Video of Nollywood Veteran Hanks Anuku in Wuse Stirs Renewed Online Debate

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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Barely days after public outcry forced veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku to issue a stern warning telling critics to mind their business, a new video has reportedly surfaced online showing the actor in the Wuse district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The latest footage has re-ignited intense conversations across social media platforms regarding celebrity privacy, public health, and the thin line between genuine public empathy and digital harassment.

The Wuse Incidents and Anuku’s Rebuttal

The ongoing saga began late last week when an initial video went viral showing the legendary “bad boy” actor lying by the roadside in Wuse 2 while holding a disposable cup and talking to himself. The clip immediately sparked immense worry among his millions of fans worldwide, prompting senior Nollywood colleagues like Segun Arinze and Jerry Amilo to intervene online, with some claiming the video was outdated or manipulated to tarnish the actor’s image.

In a swift, unfiltered response video released directly to the public on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Anuku completely dismissed the widespread concerns over his mental state and well-being. Looking calm, the veteran actor lambasted onlookers and digital bloggers for fixating on his personal affairs rather than pressing systemic issues.

“Y’all haven’t seen anything yet,” Anuku stated in the video broadcast. “Y’all should face your government and leave me the hell alone. If you don’t have a better thing to do, go do something. I’m good.”

Despite his explicit request to be left alone, a second piece of footage has continued to make the rounds on popular blogs and entertainment forums, allegedly capturing the actor in a similar uncoordinated state within the same corporate neighborhood.

While some eyewitnesses and online commentators have quickly assumed the actor was under the influence of alcohol or experiencing a personal crisis, a growing contingent of digital analysts and media watchdogs have urged caution. Film industry insiders note that Anuku has frequently used public spaces to express performance art or highlight societal issues—recalled clearly by his July 2024 solo street protest where he paraded with a flag decrying national hunger.

Industry Figures Plead for Discretion

The recurring social media fixation on Anuku’s personal life has drawn sharp condemnation from mental health practitioners and theatrical guilds across Nigeria. Critics argue that the constant filming of an individual without their explicit consent—especially when packaged into clickbait narratives—constitutes a massive breach of basic human dignity.

With the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) continuously monitoring the situation, industry veterans have appealed to the public to respect Anuku’s boundaries. They maintain that if a veteran entertainer explicitly states they are stable and requests privacy, the most supportive action the public can take is to disengage from sharing unverified, invasive recordings that only serve to fuel unnecessary online sensationalism.

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