Ghana Actor Kwame Dzokoto Dies on Live Radio

Ghanaian actor and television host Kwame Dzokoto has died after falling ill during a live radio discussion. The cause of death has not been stated.

What We Know

Ghanaian actor and broadcaster Kwame Dzokoto died on Thursday, 22 October 2026, after falling ill during a live radio discussion. He was aged 51, according to MyJoyOnline.

He collapsed during a live panel discussion at Owass Radio in Tarkwa, in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of Ghana’s Western Region. Citi Newsroom reported that he was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa and pronounced dead on arrival.

Citi Newsroom reported the death on the word of a close source of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the party he belonged to. MyJoyOnline likewise cited a source in the party.

No statement from his family, the radio station or the hospital had been published at the time of writing. Citi Newsroom said further details are yet to emerge.

Who Was Kwame Dzokoto

His full name was Seth Kwame Dzokoto, though he was known to audiences as Kwame Dzokoto. He was a comedian and television personality who also did voice-over work.

He played Judge Koboo in Efiewura, a comedy series. He also presented Edziban, a TV3 food show that explores Ghanaian food joints and cuisines.

MyJoyOnline also lists him as a radio broadcaster at Skyy Power FM in Takoradi and Hello FM in Kumasi.

Dzokoto was a member of the NDC and stood for the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat in Ghana’s 2016 general election. He lost that race to Mireku Duker of the New Patriotic Party.

What Is Not Known

The medical cause of death has not been stated. It has also not been reported what topic the panel was discussing when he fell ill.

In September 2026, Yen.com.gh reported that he had dismissed death rumours after a public appearance sparked concern. He said he had battled blood pressure “related to the heart”, that businessman Ibrahim Mahama had funded surgery abroad, and that “I am healthy and doing well”.

No source has linked those earlier remarks to his death, and we draw no link either. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

What It Means for Readers Abroad

Dzokoto was a familiar face of Ghanaian television and food culture. For readers outside Ghana, Edziban offered a look at the country’s street food and local eateries.

Many Ghanaians abroad, including in the United States, are likely to look for news of funeral arrangements. None has been announced, and details should come from his family or official channels.

Three things to watch are a statement from his family, a statement from Owass Radio or the hospital, and any official word on the cause. Until then, only the confirmed facts above should be treated as established.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Kwame Dzokoto?

Seth Kwame Dzokoto, known as Kwame Dzokoto, was a Ghanaian actor, comedian and television presenter. He played Judge Koboo in Efiewura and presented the TV3 food show Edziban.

How did Kwame Dzokoto die?

He collapsed during a live panel discussion at Owass Radio in Tarkwa on 22 October 2026 and was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital. The medical cause has not been stated.

Who confirmed his death?

Citi Newsroom reported that a close source of the National Democratic Congress confirmed it. No statement from his family, the radio station or the hospital had been published at the time of writing.

Have funeral arrangements been announced?

No. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at the time of writing, and details should come from his family or official channels.

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