Ghanaian Actor and Comedian Seth Kwame Dzokoto Dies at 51

On Thursday, 22 October 2026, Ghanaian actor, comedian and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto collapsed while hosting a programme on Owass Radio in the Tarkwa‑Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region. He was taken to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, a source within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) confirmed.

Career

Dzokoto, 51, was best known for his portrayal of Judge Koboo in the long‑running television series Efiewura, a role that made him a household name across Ghana. He also presented TV3’s food and tourism show Edziban, worked as a voice‑over artist for advertising productions, and hosted programmes on Skyy Power FM in Takoradi and Hello FM in Kumasi.

Beyond entertainment, Dzokoto was an active member of the NDC. He contested the Tarkwa‑Nsuaem parliamentary seat in the 2016 general election, though he was not elected.

The actor’s death follows weeks of social‑media posts showing him looking unwell. No cause of death has been released, and authorities have said investigations are ongoing.