In a candid appearance on the Nollywood Hardcore podcast, veteran actor Hanks Anuku opened up about his challenging experiences in the Nigerian movie industry, alleging that certain colleagues engaged in diabolic practices driven by envy and jealousy.
During the interview, host Labista probed Anuku about his relationships with fellow actors, to which the seasoned performer responded with a mix of personal reflection and a call for unity. “In life we must always keep space for falling down and standing up again, but in the industry, there are many staircases that were not well built. Even when you try to get up, someone is always out there trying to pull you down,” Anuku said.
The actor detailed how envy led some peers to resort to blackmail, claiming, “It was a bit of diabolism in the industry, some people were dialogical, some people were envious and jealous of my shine, and I was blackmailed.” Despite these challenges, Anuku stressed the importance of love, support, and forgiveness. “In life even if you have a different opinion or heart of stone towards another man or woman, you should seek deliverance in church. We all need deliverance because we are not meant to condemn others. We are not meant to be condemned; we are meant to be loved,” he urged.
Anuku’s remarks reflect a broader plea for solidarity and mutual upliftment within the film community. “Just imagine, if I were truly what they claimed, God forbid would they love or be of help to that person who gave you joy, who made you laugh, who gave you sweetness of life… We need each other; we can’t do it alone,” he explained, adding that his journey is far from over. “Life is not going to end for me now because God is not finished with me yet.”
Hanks Anuku’s revelations not only shed light on the darker sides of the industry but also serve as a powerful reminder of the need for compassion and unity among artists in Nollywood.
