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Nollywood Actor Hanks Anuku Addresses Viral Videos, Clarifies Misunderstandings About Mental Health

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1 year ago

June 10, 2024

Hanks Anuku

Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has shed light on the viral videos that misleadingly portrayed him as mentally unwell.

In an interview with media personality Lucky Udu, Anuku clarified that he was merely rehearsing for a role as a madman when the footage was taken.

Anuku recounted, “That day, I was trying to get into character for a role as a madman, someone who wasn’t in his right frame of mind. I was practicing in the neighborhood to achieve the authenticity the director wanted. I was unaware I was being recorded, fully immersed in my script and performance.”

Addressing the subsequent rumors about his mental health and drug use, Anuku firmly denied these claims, stating, “People said I was sick and on drugs. That’s not true. I’ve never been on drugs. Perhaps people saw me looking stressed, which can happen with depression, but I am very sane and healthy. I stay fit through martial arts and sports.”

The actor revealed that the fallout from the viral videos had a significant impact on his career. “I lost a lot of money and job opportunities. I went through a tough time and felt heartbroken because people didn’t care to find out the truth,” Anuku shared.

Despite the challenges, Anuku remains resilient, emphasizing his commitment to his craft and well-being.

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2Baba Takes a New Leap Forward

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9 hours ago

July 10, 2025

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Legendary Nigerian musician 2Baba has just announced a major career milestone, he’s joined forces with ‘A Guy Entertainment’ as his new management team! This fresh partnership promises to elevate the multi-award-winning singer’s legacy and position him for future growth, both locally and internationally.

2Baba shared the exciting news with his 7 million Instagram followers, marking a new era in his illustrious career.

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BREAKING: Highlife Star Aro Nwa Nteje Faces ₦8 Billion Lawsuit Over Copyright Infringement

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4 days ago

July 7, 2025

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The rising Highlife sensation, Chief Chinaza Joshua Orakwue, better known as Aro Nwa Nteje, may lose everything he has worked for if he fails to settle with the family of legendary Highlife icon, Ozoemena Nsugbe.

The family of the late musician has slammed an ₦8 billion copyright lawsuit against Aro Nwa Nteje, accusing him of illegally copying and performing the song “Eze Na Ukpo”, a track originally composed and recorded by Ozoemena Nsugbe.

The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Awka by Barr. Roochukwu Nweke, SAN, on behalf of the Nsugbe family, is demanding the following:

A full account of all income Aro Nwa Nteje has earned from the use of the song.

An order to withdraw the music from all media platforms and stop further performance or earnings from it.

A compensation claim of ₦8 billion for copyright infringement:

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Why I cannot be with only one woman – Don Jazzy

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4 days ago

July 6, 2025

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Nigerian music executive, Don Jazzy, has said he can’t be sexually committed to only one woman.

He explained that he doesn’t have the discipline to be faithful to a partner.

Speaking in a episode of the Nancy Iaime Show, the Mavin boss said ladies might avoid him due to his honesty, but he can’t lie about being sexually committed to a partner.

He said, “I don’t believe that I am strong enough to be with [only] one person. I think. People will run away from me being truthful. I will not be dating you and telling you that you’re the only person.

“Some people have the strength to be sexually committed once they are attracted to somebody. But for me, the fact that you’re a beautiful lady doesn’t stop me from admiring another woman. She is also beautiful.”