Nigerian actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, has died after battling breast cancer.
The President of the Ogun State chapter of the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Owolabi Ajasa, announced her death in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday afternoon, September 1.
Ajasa expressed appreciation to everyone who supported the actress financially, emotionally and through prayers during her treatment, but said she unfortunately succumbed to the illness.
He wrote:
“We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed financially, offered prayers, encouragement, and support towards the treatment of our dear colleague, ATINUKE REMILEKUN KAREEM.
“Sadly, despite all our efforts and prayers, Atinuke has passed on and answered the final call.
“We cannot question the Almighty God. We can only submit to His will and pray that He grants her eternal rest and gives her family, colleagues, and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss.”
Her death has left colleagues, friends and loved ones mourning the loss of the actress.
May her soul rest in peace. Amen.
