‘I’ve Been Through A Lot Of Traumatic Situations’ – Hanks Anuku Opens Up About Death Of Partner

Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that the death of the mother of his children was one of the most traumatic experiences of his life and the reason he stepped away from acting for a period.

Speaking during a testimony at a church in Abuja, Anuku said he and his partner had planned to get married before she passed away unexpectedly.

According to the veteran actor, the loss left him emotionally devastated, causing him to withdraw from people as he struggled to cope with the grief.

He said he eventually found healing, comfort and hope through his faith in God, adding that he is grateful his children are doing well.

Anuku said:

“A lot of you know me, and I guess you’ve seen a lot of things online about me. But let me tell you something: that wasn’t me. God did it, and He started from here. They came looking for me. God sent strangers, angels, and messengers to look for those He wanted to use to propagate the gospel and win souls for His kingdom. I guess I got lucky. I got on the train, and that’s why I’m here.

“I want to thank God for choosing a wretched sinner like me to be in His presence and for making the tongues of the wicked cling to the roof of their mouths. I want you all to understand that no one is perfect.

“I’ve been through a lot of traumatic situations. First, I lost my baby mama. I wanted to marry her, but she went to the great beyond too soon. She was the mother of my children, my son and my daughter. I never believed she would leave so soon, and it hurt me deeply, knowing that I would go to bed without her and never get to cuddle her again.

“I just wanted to be alone, like a hermit, away from the hustle and bustle and burdens of the world. But I was later brought into God’s presence for deliverance, healing and divine comfort.

“It gives me joy knowing that my children are doing well, and I believe I’ll soon rise above all this, taking it one step at a time. Thank God for His mercy.”