The Canada chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has lamented the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Olusegun Akinremi.
Akinremi (popularly known as Chief Kanran) died last week. He was 70 years old
The chapter President, Temidayo Enitan recalled that Akinremi, who was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, honoured the chapter at the 2019 inauguration of its new executive.
Enitan (popularly called Star Boy) recalled 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.
He said that the chapter extended its deepest condolences on the passing of the renown actor who he said was more than an actor.
He said said: ‘Onbehalf 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 was a good, positive, and energetic man who always preached peace and gave life to traditional and wealthy characters on screen’.
Enitan said that Akinremi was a cultural icon who dedicated his career to showcasing Yoruba tradition and values, adding: ‘During his lifetime, he honoured us with his presence at the inauguration of TAMPAN Canada executive in November 2019’.
Similarly, the chapter’s Deputy President, Otunba Kemi Agbeke remembered the late artiste as a jovial and passionate actor who portrayed Yoruba culture with his iconic royal roles.
Agbeke described him as a man of the people who used his art to promote Yoruba heritage, just as the association’s Publicity Secretary, Otunba Ayo Komolafe also said of the deceased: ‘Chief Kanran’s love for and promotion of Yoruba culture is unmatched. His distinctive style and sharp humor will be sorely missed. Rest in peace’.
The Acting Secretary/Financial Secretary, Adejoke Adesokan said; ‘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’.
Members of the chapter, who also expressed their loss over the demise, included Chief Adeyemi Adeodu (Director of Theatre and Arts), Hon. Brown (Director of Motion Pictures), Kudirat Olawale (Social Secretary), Mr. Ayobami Anifowose (Provost Marshal I), Mrs. Florence Ogunbiyi (Provost Marshal II), and Niniola Fatai (Director of Planning and Research).
