Veteran Nollywood actor Chief Kanran is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has died at the age of 70.
Movie executive and producer Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Friday, stating that the actor passed away earlier in the day.
He wrote, โPopular actor Segun Remi popularly known as Chief Kanran died Friday morning. Details soon.โ
Chief Kanran was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, renowned for his distinctive style, refined elegance, love for luxury, sharp humour, and commanding performances that lit up stage plays and movies for decades.
In a 2020 interview with PUNCH, the icon explained his struggles and why he stepped away from the movie industry.
โI stepped aside from film-making because of some reasons. There is politics everywhere and different cliques as well, even in our profession.
