Efiewura Actor Kwame Dzokoto
Ghana’s entertainment industry is in mourning after veteran actor, comedian and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto, popularly known as Judge Koboo from the TV series Efiewura, died on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The 51-year-old reportedly collapsed while taking part in a live morning panel discussion on Owass FM in Tarkwa, Western Region, and was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital in the town.
News of his passing spread quickly across social media on Thursday afternoon, with fans sharing clips of his best-known roles and remembering him as the warm, funny face who took Ghanaians on a tour of local chop bars on TV3’s Edziban.
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Here is a video report on Kwame Dzokoto’s death after he collapsed during the live radio discussion:
What Happened at Owass FM
According to reports, Dzokoto was a panellist on the Owass FM morning show in Tarkwa in the early hours of Thursday when he fell ill during the programme.
GBC reports that a livestream on the station’s Facebook page showed him struggling for breath as he handed 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 pronounced dead on arrival. The hospital has not been named, and no official cause of death has been announced.
NDC Confirms His Passing
Dzokoto was a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and his death was first confirmed by party sources in the Western Region.
The NDC’s Western Regional Communication Officer, Kirk Mensah, said, as quoted by GBC: “Our comrade Kwame Dzokoto of the Efiewura and Edziban fame on a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa collapsed and pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.”
As of the time of writing, his family had not issued a public statement, and funeral arrangements had not been announced.
Quick Facts: Who Was Kwame Dzokoto?
- Full name: Seth Kwame Dzokoto
- Age: 51
- Best known for: Playing Judge Koboo in the TV series Efiewura
- TV host: Presented TV3’s food and tourism show Edziban
- Radio: Worked with Skyy Power FM (Takoradi) and Hello FM (Kumasi)
- Politics: Contested the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat on the NDC ticket in 2016
- Died: Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Tarkwa, after collapsing on Owass FM
From Judge Koboo to Edziban: A Career That Made Ghana Laugh
For many Ghanaians, Kwame Dzokoto will always be Judge Koboo. His role in Efiewura, the popular TV comedy series about landlords and tenants sharing one compound house, made him a household name.
He later became the face of Edziban on TV3, a food and tourism programme that explored Ghanaian dishes and local eating spots. The show brought small chop bars into living rooms across the country, and fans still link him to it.
He also appeared in Osumesi and worked in comedy and advertising voice-overs. Away from the screen, he built a radio career with Skyy Power FM in Takoradi and Hello FM in Kumasi.
A Move Into Politics
Dzokoto later turned to politics. He contested the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat on the ticket of the NDC in the 2016 general elections but did not win. He remained active in the party and continued to speak on radio panels in the Tarkwa area.
Health Concerns in Recent Weeks
His death comes only weeks after photos of him looking unwell went viral on social media, sparking concern among fans.
In September 2026, Dzokoto publicly dismissed rumours that he had died. Speaking on B.E. TV, he said plainly: “I’m not dead.” According to GBC, he said at the time that he had been battling high blood pressure and diabetes and had undergone surgery abroad with support from businessman Ibrahim Mahama.
He was also believed to have made one of his last public appearances on September 8, 2026, at the launch of The 70 Slate film project at Omanye Hall, Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra. The project is led by filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso. Fans who saw him at the event noted that he looked very different from the man they remembered on TV.
His situation echoes the health struggles some other veteran actors have spoken about recently, including Kofi Adjorlolo, who explained that he was not well when he missed a recent movie project.
Fans React to the Sad News
Tributes poured in on social media as the news spread. Many fans remembered how Edziban made ordinary food joints famous, while others recalled the laughter he brought as Judge Koboo.
One fan wrote under a post shared by GhanaWeekend: “Edziban Aa Didi….made every chop bar famous.” Another simply wrote: “Oh may he rest peacefully.”
His death adds to a painful list of Ghanaian actors who have passed away over the years, and it comes as the industry continues to mourn other creative figures such as gospel legend Yaw Sarpong.
A Life Spent Entertaining Ghana
Kwame Dzokoto’s story is one of range. He was an actor, a comedian, a TV host, a radio voice and a politician, and in each role he kept a close connection with ordinary Ghanaians.
Fans are now waiting for his family to share details of the funeral. For now, Ghana remembers Judge Koboo, the man who made a nation laugh and showed it the joy of local food. Rest in peace, Kwame Dzokoto.
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