In a 2020 interview with PUNCH, Chief Kanran opened up about his challenges in the movie industry and the reasons he decided to step away from filmmaking.
“I left filmmaking for certain reasons. There’s politics everywhere, and our profession is no exception, with different cliques,” he explained. “Some in the industry see me as a threat because I refuse to engage in anything unprofessional, and that has made some people unhappy with me.”
Kanran began his career on stage before transitioning to television and film. He appeared in numerous Yoruba stage productions and gained early fame as part of a well-known NTA drama series, later solidifying his status through roles in Yoruba movies.
Over the decades, he featured in acclaimed films such as Ewe Orun, Aiye, Efunsetan Aniwura, Agbarin, and Bata Wahala. He was celebrated for portraying authoritative figures—often kings, chiefs, or village elders—and was also known for his frequent depiction of wealthy characters on screen.
His professional acting journey began in 1975, when he took on the title role in Kurunmi, a play by Prof. Ola Rotimi. He later transitioned to television, appearing in several episodes of Mirror in the Sun and playing a businessman in the soap opera Images.
His stage career reached a milestone with Langbodo, Nigeria’s official drama entry for Festac ’77, performed at the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos. On television, he is remembered for his portrayal of Alaafin Kanran in a drama aired on Lagos Television on October 1, 1988.
As of the time of this report, the cause of his death has not been made public, and PUNCH Online notes that his family has yet to issue an official statement on the cause of death or burial arrangements.
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