Popular veteran Nollywood actor Segun Remi, also known as Chief Kanran, has passed away.
eelive.ng learnt that the veteran actor died on Friday, August 15th at the age of 72, although the cause of his death was yet to be made known at the time of filing this report.
Chief Kanran was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, celebrated for his unique style, humour, and commanding performances in numerous stage plays and movies over several decades.
Remi’s death comes shortly after the death of another Nollywood actor, Seun Confirm.
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Recall, a colleague of the deceased actor, Jaiye Kuti, had announced the sad news in a post via her Instagram page on Thursday, August 14, 2025, disclosing that the late actor died of high Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
The film star expressed sadness over the demise, stating she is pained and prayed that God would console the deceased’s family.
She wrote, “Seun confirm….. Aaaah lku omo yin dun mi ooooo kabiyesi olorun. Kabiyesi olorun, kabiyesi olorun, ijinle ife alailenikan iku doro . Rest in Peace is cruel o
“Not now, lord! Odun mi Sa. Olorun Odun mi o. Aaah Odun mi High BPH. Ama pade lese Jesu. Sun ree o. May God console your family tor.”
