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Ghanaian actor, comedian and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto, best known as Judge Koboo in the TV series Efiewura and host of TV3’s Edziban, has died at 51.
He collapsed during a panel discussion on Owass FM in Tarkwa, Western Region, on Thursday morning, October 22, 2026, and was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital in Tarkwa.
His death was confirmed by Kirk Mensah, Western Regional Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the party Dzokoto belonged to. Mensah described him as “our comrade Kwame Dzokoto of the Efiewura and Edziban fame”.
A formal statement from the family and funeral arrangements had not been announced at the time of writing, and no medical cause of death has been made public.
Kwame Dzokoto (Efiewura, Edziban Star) Dies at 51 After Collapsing Live on Owass FM in Tarkwa [VIDEO]
Video of the tragic moment veteran actor Kwame Dzokoto is believed to have collapsed at the OWASS Radio studios in Tarkwa during a live panel discussion before dying shortly after.
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How Kwame Dzokoto collapsed on live radio in Tarkwa
Dzokoto was a panellist on the morning show at Owass FM in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, where he lived. According to GBC, a livestream on the station’s Facebook page showed him struggling for breath while handing a water bottle to another guest.
The camera then shook and the broadcast was cut off. He was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was declared dead on arrival.
Kwame Dzokoto had dismissed death rumours weeks earlier
The news comes weeks after images of Dzokoto looking unwell circulated widely on social media.
In September 2026, he publicly dismissed rumours that he had died, telling B.E. TV: “I’m not dead.” In that interview he spoke about his health and said he had undergone surgery abroad with support from businessman Ibrahim Mahama.
Kwame Dzokoto’s acting and TV career: Efiewura, Edziban and more
Dzokoto became a household name as Judge Koboo in Efiewura, the popular Ghanaian TV comedy series about landlords and tenants. He also appeared in Osumesi.
He hosted Edziban on TV3, a food and tourism programme that explored Ghanaian cuisine and local food joints. The show won a CIMG Television Programme of the Year award.
He was recently named among the cast of The 70 Slate: A Cinematic Celebration of Ghana at 70, a three-film project by Shirley Frimpong-Manso of Sparrow Studios and Peter Sedufia of OldFilm Productions, marking Ghana’s 70th independence anniversary in 2027.
Radio, politics and education
Raised largely by his mother in a fishing community in Sekondi, Dzokoto built a radio career that took him through:
- Dynamite FM, Tarkwa
- Skyy Power FM, Takoradi, where he presented Odam Sokoo
- Hello FM, Kumasi
- Stations in Accra, alongside comedy, advertising and voice-over work
In politics, he contested the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat on the NDC ticket in the 2016 general election and lost to the NPP’s George Mireku Duker.
In August 2025, he graduated from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College with a master’s degree in Defence and International Politics.
Tributes pour in for Kwame Dzokoto
Social media has been flooded with tributes from fans and colleagues in the creative industry. Actress Ahuofe Patricia posted a smiling portrait of him on Instagram with the words: “My heart is broken. RIP Sir.”
The loss adds to a string of painful goodbyes for Ghana’s entertainment industry, following the death of highlife legend K. K. Kabobo.
What his death means for fans and the creative industry
For many Ghanaians, Dzokoto was the face of Saturday-night laughter on Efiewura and of local food culture on Edziban. His death also removes a cast member from one of the creative industry’s flagship projects for Ghana at 70.
In Tarkwa-Nsuaem, he was a familiar voice on local radio and an active figure in NDC politics.
What happens next
The family is expected to issue an official statement and announce funeral arrangements. The NDC and colleagues in the film and broadcast industry are also expected to pay formal respects in the coming days.
Sneakpeak: Kwame Dzokoto (Efiewura, Edziban Star’s Trending Story)
- Name: Seth Kwame Dzokoto
- Age: 51
- Date of death: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Where: Collapsed on Owass FM, Tarkwa; pronounced dead on arrival at a Tarkwa hospital
- Known for: Judge Koboo in Efiewura; host of TV3’s Edziban
- Politics: NDC parliamentary candidate, Tarkwa-Nsuaem, 2016
- Confirmed by: NDC Western Regional Communication Officer Kirk Mensah
FAQs
How did Kwame Dzokoto die?
He collapsed during a live panel discussion on Owass FM in Tarkwa on October 22, 2026, and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. No official medical cause has been announced.
How old was Kwame Dzokoto?
Kwame Dzokoto was 51 years old.
What role did Kwame Dzokoto play in Efiewura?
He played Judge Koboo in the TV series Efiewura. He was also the host of TV3’s food and tourism show Edziban.
Kwame Dzokoto, the actor, comedian, broadcaster and politician behind Judge Koboo and Edziban, died at 51 after collapsing live on Owass FM in Tarkwa. As tributes pour in, the family is yet to announce funeral arrangements.
