Pentouch 
The remains of the Late Veteran Nollywood Actor Chief Kehinde Segun Akinremi aka Chief Karan will be buried on Friday 12 September 2025 in Lagos.
According to a statement by the family, Akinremi’s burial will commence on Thursday 11, September with a wake keep and artiste night at the Eternal C&S Church,Ojokoro Province ,Plot 27/29 Beckly Estate,Zone 2 Bus Stop,Abule Egba Lagos.
The burial service will take place on Friday at the same venue.Interment follows immediately.
Chief Kanran was a household name in the movie 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.
Kanran, renowned for often portraying wealthy characters on screen, began his professional acting career in 1975.
He took on the title role in Kurunmi, a play by Prof. Ola Rotimi, and featured in several episodes of Mirror in the Sun, marking his shift from stage to television. He also played a businessman in the soap opera Images.
His major breakthrough came on stage with Langbodo, Nigeria’s drama entry for Festac ’77, performed at the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
On television, he memorably portrayed Alaafin Kanran in a drama aired on Lagos Television on 1 October, 1988.
