By our Reporter
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, “Popular actor Segun Remi popularly known as Chief Kanran died Friday morning. Details soon.”
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.
He began his career on stage before moving into television and film, appearing in numerous Yoruba stage productions and gaining prominence as part of a popular NTA drama series. 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.
As of the time of filing this report, details about the cause of his death has yet to be disclosed.
