Nollywood loses another actress to cancer
Nollywood has been plunged into mourning once again following the death of actress Atinuke Kareem, who passed away after battling breast cancer. The President of the Ogun State chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Owolabi Ajasa, announced Atinuke’s death in a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday, September […]
Nollywood mourns the loss of another actress to breast cancer, Atinuke Kareem. The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) announced her passing on September 1. Ajasa, the TAMPAN president, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and colleagues during her fight against the disease.
Despite the collective efforts, Atinuke succumbed to the illness. This tragic event follows the recent loss of Temitope Osoba, another actress battling breast cancer, who died in August 2026. The entertainment industry has also experienced a loss in Alexx Ekubo, a popular actor who died in May 2026 after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
These consecutive deaths have highlighted the harsh reality of cancer's impact on Nigeria's entertainment community, where public appeals and fundraisers often come to the aid of those facing serious illnesses. As tributes pour in, colleagues and loved ones remember Atinuke's life, career, and the strength she displayed while battling her illness.
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