Atinuke Kareem’s demise comes barely a week after the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ogun State-based Nollywood actress Atinuke Kareem has passed away after a battle with breast cancer.
Her death was announced on Tuesday via an official statement shared on Instagram by her colleague, Owolabi Ajasa, who is the Executive Governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Ogun State chapter.
In the release signed by the state Public Relations Officer, Femi Solaja, on behalf of Ajasa, the association expressed deep appreciation to colleagues, fans, and well-wishers who provided financial and moral support during the actress’s medical battle.
The statement read: “We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed financially, offered prayers, encouragement, and support towards the treatment of our dear colleague, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem.
“Your kindness and sacrifice during her difficult moments meant so much to her family and all of us. We are deeply grateful.”
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Ajasa went on to express sadness over her passing, describing it as an irreparable loss that members must accept as the will of God.
“Sadly, despite all our efforts and prayers, Atinuke has passed on and answered the final call.
“We cannot question 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. Rest in peace, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem,” he concluded.
Earlier, the late thespian had publicly appealed for assistance during her battle with breast cancer. In a video circulated online, Kareem disclosed that she had been receiving treatment for some time and that the financial burden had placed considerable pressure on her family.
“I’m a breast cancer patient. It has been going on for a while. My family has spent a lot of money; I’ve come to seek help,” she said in the appeal.
Kareem also revealed that she was a mother of two young children, appealing to Nigerians and other well-wishers to assist with her medical treatment.
Her demise comes barely a week after the Yoruba film industry was thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who also succumbed to stage-four cancer.
