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According to a post by popular writer, Seun Oloketuyi, Nollywood actor, Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has passed away.
The veteran thespian who reportedly passed on weeks to his 70th birthday died on Friday morning. His demise was confirmed in an Instagram post by popular filmmaker, Seun Oloketuyi.
He wrote, “Popular actor, Segun Remi died Friday morning.”
Karan, renowned for often portraying wealthy characters on screen, began his professional acting career in 1975.
His fame grew further with his roles in Yoruba movies.
Over the years, he featured in many notable films, including Ewe Orun, Aiye, Efunsetan Aniwura, Agbarin, and Bata Wahala. He was widely recognised for portraying authoritative characters, often as a king, chief, or village elder.
He took on the title role in Kurunmi, a play by Prof. Ola Rotimi, and featured in several episodes of Mirror in the Sun, marking his shift from stage to television. He also played a businessman in the soap opera Images.
His major breakthrough came on stage with Langbodo, Nigeria’s drama entry for Festac ’77, performed at the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
On television, he memorably portrayed Alaafin Kanran in a drama aired on Lagos Television on October 1, 1988.
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