‘Very Sad And Appalling’ — Yemi Solade Blasts Nollywood Actors Over Absence At Chief Kanran’s Burial
Veteran actor, Yemi Solade, has expressed disappointment over the poor turnout of Nollywood stars at the burial of his late colleague, Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran.
Chief Kanran, who died on August 15 at the age of 70, was laid to rest on Friday at his residence in Beckley Estate, Abule Egba, Lagos.
His funeral rites began with a wake-keep and service of songs on Thursday, followed by the burial the next day.
Emotions ran high during the ceremonies as Chief Kanran’s elder sister wept uncontrollably and almost collapsed upon seeing his body in the coffin.
Despite the touching scenes, only a handful of actors reportedly turned up to honour the late film veteran.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Solade shared a photo of the late actor alongside a message criticising the absence of many Nollywood colleagues.
He said Chief Kanran’s contributions to the industry deserved greater recognition and lamented what he described as neglect from the film community.
He wrote: “What actor Segun Remi (Chief Kanran)’s funeral taught me. It taught me that as long as one is NOT materially blessed, one is a NOBODY in Nigeria. WHERE WERE THE MOVIE STARS DURING HIS FUNERAL ACTIVITIES? IT’S VERY SAD AND APPALLING…. NOT EVEN AT THE SERVICE OF SONGS / ARTISTS NIGHT. WELL, THE FEW OF US WHO WERE ON GROUND TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE AND TIME…. I HOPE YOU HAVE PICKED A LESSON OR TWO. FOOD FOR THOUGHT!”
Chief Kanran, during his lifetime, was celebrated for his remarkable contributions to the Yoruba movie industry. His passing has reignited conversations about how the film industry treats its veterans, particularly in their final moments.
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