Chief Kanran’s Final Bow Comes in Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors
The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, whose last performance was in Femi Adebayo’s yet-to-be-released film, Seven Doors. In an emotional tribute, Adebayo revealed that the film’s title—symbolising thresholds and transitions—has now taken on a deeper meaning with Kanran’s passing.“He played in Seven Doors, and now it feels like life mirrored art. It’s painful and shocking. Nobody thought it would be his last act,” Adebayo wrote. Chief Kanran died in a Lagos hospital on Friday after a brief illness, just days before his 70th birthday. Despite his health struggles, colleagues recalled his trademark energy and passion on set. “He gave everything to that role, as if he knew it was his final performance,” a crew member said. Rising to fame through Yoruba theatre, Chief Kanran was admired for his […]
