- Hank Anuku, the celebrated Nollywood maverick, whipped the Nigerian public into a frenzy after he was seen marching in the streets, lending his star power to a peaceful protest.
- The film legend teamed up with Flag Boy to decry the rampant hunger plaguing the nation, and their impassioned demonstration quickly became a viral sensation.
- The sight of Anuku, despite his fame and fortune, taking a stand against such a dire issue left fans lauding his gutsy display of solidarity and critics lamenting the dire state of a nation where even its celebrities feel compelled to protest for basic necessities
Nigerian actor Hank Anuku, renowned for his commanding presence in Nollywood, became the focus of widespread attention after he was seen participating in a peaceful protest in Abuja.
The veteran actor joined forces with the flamboyant social media personality, Flag Boy, to stage a bold demonstration against the pervasive hunger afflicting the nation.
In a captivating video that quickly went viral, Anuku is depicted carrying an enormous green and white flag, mirroring the colors of Nigeria’s national banner. Emblazoned on the flag was the stark message, ‘Hunger Dey Ooo,’ a poignant reflection of the dire conditions faced by many Nigerians.
As Anuku held his ground on the street, Flag Boy’s fervent chants of ‘hunger dey oo’ echoed through the air, capturing the attention of onlookers who eagerly recorded the scene.
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This is coming weeks after the esteemed actor shared a heart-wrenching revelation about the torment he endured at the hands of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and the cruel abandonment by his own family and colleagues during his darkest times.
In an emotionally charged discussion with mental health advocate Lucky Udu, Anuku exposed the deep scars left by unfounded rumors and merciless stigmatization.
Anuku laid bare the profound impact of baseless accusations that he was addicted to hard drugs and had lost his sanity—claims that gained traction after a video surfaced of him seemingly aimlessly wandering the streets.
