Nigerian Theatre Practitioners in Canada mourns Kanran

The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Canada Chapter has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, who died last week at the age of 70.

Penpushing reports that President of the association, Temidayo Enitan, in a statement recalled that Akinremi, who was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, honoured the chapter at the 2019 inauguration of their body’s new executive.

The President popularly called Star Boy, explained that at the event, the deceased displayed energy, warmth, humility and left lasting memories for the chapter to remember for a long time to come,stressing that the chapter extended its deepest condolences on the passing of the renown actor who he said was more than an actor.

“On behalf of the executive and entire members of TAMPAN Canada Chapter, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of our beloved veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Olusegun Akinremi (popularly known as Karan),” he stressed, adding: “He was a good, positive, and energetic man who always preached peace and gave life to traditional and wealthy characters on screen’ , he wrote

Penpushing further reports that Enitan emphasised that the deceased was a cultural icon who dedicated his career to showcasing Yoruba tradition and values, adding: during his lifetime, he honored the association ĺwith his presence at the inauguration of Canada chapter executive in November 2019.

The Deputy President, of the association Otunba Kemi Agbeke, in similar vein remembered Karan as a jovial and passionate actor who portrayed Yoruba culture with his iconic royal roles,stressing that he was a man of the people who used his art to promote Yoruba heritage.

Penpushing also reports that the association’s Publicity Secretary, Otunba Ayo Komolafe in his own remarks said of the deceased love for and promotion of Yoruba culture is unmatched, adding that his distinctive style and sharp humor will be sorely missed and prayed for his soul to restinperfectpeace.

The Secretary/Financial Secretary of the body, Adejoke Adesokan stated in the release prayed that God will grant the deceased family, colleagues the strength to bear the irreparable loss of the known famous actor

“We pray that Almighty God grants his family, colleagues, and the Nollywood industry the strength to bear this loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Chief Olusegun Akinremi (Karan) will be greatly missed, but his legacy will continue to live on through the unforgettable roles he played and the culture he helped preserve”, Adesokan wrote

Penpushing reports that members of the chapter who also expressed their loss over the demise included Chief Adeyemi Adeodu (Director of Theater and Arts), Hon. Brown (Director of Motion Picture), Kudirat Olawale (Social Secretary), Mr. Ayobami Anifowose (Provost Marshall I), Mrs. Florence Ogunbiyi (Provost Marshall II), and Niniola Fatai (Director of Planning and Research).

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