Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that the death of his children's mother left him emotionally shattered, directly linking the loss to the widely discussed deliverance session he underwent at SMOGIM Ministries. In a video shared days after the prayer session led by Apostle Leo, the 64-year-old actor explained that the woman, whom he intended to marry, died sooner than expected, and their unusually close bond built on loyalty and constant companionship made the loss devastating.
“No one can be perfect; I got 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,” Anuku said. He described withdrawing from people and becoming someone he did not recognize, a period of isolation and feeling lost before what he called a spiritual turning point.
Grief and Isolation
Anuku said the grief pushed him into a phase where he felt misled and heavy. “I wanted to become someone I had never been before. I was misled until I was struck by the Holy Spirit and brought into God’s presence for deliverance, healing, and divine comfort,” he recounted. The actor, who has been at the center of public concern after being spotted in distressed states on the streets, said the deliverance brought a noticeable change.
“Before the deliverance, I felt weighed down, very heavy and uncomfortable. But now I feel as light as a feather and like a newborn baby after the prayers. I feel so much joy now. There’s laughter and dancing in me again,” he said. At 64, Anuku described the shift as feeling renewed, attributing the change to divine intervention rather than personal effort.
Public Reaction and Context
The disclosure adds context to recent public appearances that fueled concern and speculation among Nigerians, including footage of the actor appearing visibly distressed. Anuku has previously pushed back on some concerns, insisting he remains in good health, while at other times acknowledging a difficult period. Public reaction to his latest comments reflects a divide: some Nigerians express sympathy and support for his openness about grief and mental health, while others question the circumstances of his recent public appearances.
According to a video shared on social media by CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) on July 20, 2026, Anuku stated, “I'm 64 years old. I'm happy God has delivered me. When I came for this deliverance, I was feeling so heavy, but now I'm lighter and happier.” The actor's comments mark one of his most direct public explanations for the personal struggles that have placed him at the center of attention in recent weeks.
