I’m not stopping you from helping Hanks Anuku, Shan George tells critics

Shan George and Hanks Anuku

Actress Shan George has said she is not stopping anyone from rendering help to actor Hanks Anuku.

The Itohan actress said this in an Instagram post on Thursday after Hanks posted a video asking the Delta State governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the public for support after another video of the actor speaking in a manner that suggests he might be unstable went viral on the Internet.

The video sparked reactions as many tagged Shan George who was among the celebrities that debunked speculations about Hanks’ mental illness after a video of him roaming the streets in tattered clothes went viral.

Reacting to claims of misleading the public about the state of her colleague’s mental health, Shan posted Hanks’ appeal video, saying that the actor needs help and she is not stopping anyone from helping the 63-year-old.

“Did u hear d O’Boy in d beginning of this video? It is well. Come and render ur help, Shan George is not stopping u. We r out here now, crying at ur feet to help Hanks. Help Hanks Anuku. Details: H.C. Anuku. Access Bank, 0760704404. Send ur help. God bless u,” she wrote.

I’ve tried my best, I need help, Hanks Anuku begs Delta gov, Nigerians for support

Shan George debunks rumour of Hanks Anuku roaming streets in tattered clothes

Questions about the actor’s mental health first started last year after a video of Hanks looking tattered on the streets of Asaba went viral.

The footage generated reactions on social media as many speculated that the actor was mentally unstable while others claimed the video was from a movie set. However, the actor who reacted to the video accused people of trying to destroy his image.

Hanks who often stars as a villain in many Nollywod films hails from Ika in Delta State.

He has been featured in movies like Broad Daylight, Formidable Force, My Love, Bitter Honey, Rambo, Jango, Fools on the Run, The Captor and Men on Hard Way.