Ghanaian actor, comedian and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died after collapsing during a live radio discussion in Tarkwa, in the country’s Western Region, on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Dzokoto was participating in a panel discussion on Owass FM’s morning programme, Oman Nkosuo, when he suddenly became unwell. The programme was suspended as colleagues rushed to get him medical attention.
According to the show’s host, Prince Kwaw Gyimah, Dzokoto drove himself to the station that morning. The discussion began at about 8:45 a.m., but his condition deteriorated shortly after they went on air. 
“Shortly afterwards, we realised he was becoming unwell, so we had to suspend the programme,” Gyimah said in an interview with Adom FM’s Kasiebo Is Tasty.
He added that colleagues quickly arranged to take the actor to a hospital in Tarkwa. However, medical personnel pronounced him dead on arrival.
Owass FM Confirms His Death
Owass FM’s management and staff confirmed Dzokoto’s death in a statement, expressing sadness over the medical emergency that occurred during its live broadcast. The station said its team immediately took him to the hospital after he collapsed in the studio.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming,” the statement said.
The station also extended its condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and fans. It urged the public and media organisations to respect the family’s privacy and avoid spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Western Regional Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kirk Mensah, also confirmed the news. He described Dzokoto as a comrade and recalled his prominence in Efiewura and Edziban.
Although reports have suggested that the actor had a kidney-related illness, details about his medical history and the cause of death have not been officially established in the information available.
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Seth Kwame Dzokoto: A Familiar Face in Ghanaian Entertainment
Dzokoto rose to national prominence through his portrayal of Judge Koboo in Efiewura, a popular Ghanaian television series. His performance earned him recognition among viewers and helped establish his place in the country’s entertainment industry.
Beyond acting, he built a career in comedy, radio broadcasting and voice-over work. He worked with stations including Skyy Power FM in Takoradi and Hello FM in Kumasi.
His work across television and radio made him a familiar face and voice to audiences in different parts of Ghana.
Seth Kwame Dzokoto’s Career Extended Into Politics
Dzokoto also ventured into politics. He contested the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat under the NDC during Ghana’s 2016 general elections.
His reported death has sent shockwaves through the country’s media and entertainment circles. Fans, colleagues and political associates are mourning a personality whose career spanned several fields.
As tributes emerge, further details about funeral arrangements and statements from his family are yet to be announced.
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