Hanks Anuku: The Impact Of Losing My Kids’ Mother On My Life And Career

Hanks Anuku has described how his partner’s passing affected him and made him take a hiatus from acting.

The Nollywood star gave a speech at Salvation at the Mountain of God International Ministry in Abuja during what looked to be a testimony session.

Anuku called his children’s mother’s death a “traumatic situation” and disclosed that they had intended to tie the knot prior to her untimely death.

He 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,” he said.

“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 over there. I remember when I first met her. We were always together. Whenever I’m in a relationship with someone, I’m committed to just that person and no one else. That’s how I’ve always lived my life, whether in Nigeria or abroad.

“I never believed she would leave so soon, and it hurt me deeply, to my very bones and mind, knowing that I would go to bed without her and never get to cuddle her again.

“I probably crossed some boundaries, but I just wanted to be alone, like a hermit, away from the hustle and bustle and burdens of the world. I wanted to become someone I had never been before, but I was misled until I was struck by the Holy Spirit and 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.”

It’s never easy to come to terms with the loss of someone special in our lives. Life can be cruel and unpredictable, and it’s in those moments of great pain and sorrow that we’re forced to confront the harsh realities of our own mortality. Losing a loved one can leave an unfillable void, a constant reminder of what we’ve lost. But even in the midst of grief and heartache, we must hold on to hope and faith, trusting that God will see us through the darkness and lead us towards a brighter tomorrow.

May God continually lead you on, guiding you through life’s most difficult moments and providing you with the strength and comfort you need to carry on.