The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem after a prolonged battle with breast cancer.
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Ogun State chapter, announced her passing in a statement shared by the association’s state leadership.
The announcement also paid tribute to the actress and expressed appreciation to colleagues, fans and other well-wishers who supported her financially and emotionally during her illness.
Before her death, Kareem had publicly appealed for assistance to continue her medical treatment, explaining that the prolonged illness had placed a heavy financial burden on her family.
In its condolence message, TAMPAN described her death as a painful and irreparable loss, while offering prayers for the repose of her soul and strength for her children, family, colleagues and loved ones.
The association also thanked everyone who contributed towards her treatment, offered prayers and provided encouragement during her difficult period.