Nollywood actress, Atinuke Kareem dies from cancer

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Nollywood actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, has passed away.

The actress reportedly died following a prolonged battle with breast cancer.

The death was announced on Tuesday afternoon by Owolabi Ajasa, Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).

Owolabi in a statement shared on his Instagram page, 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 lost.”

Atinuke died four months after soliciting financial help from the public.