Ghanaian actor, comedian and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died after reportedly collapsing during a live radio programme.
According to Ghana GBC, Dzokoto collapsed in the early hours of Thursday, October 22, while participating as a panellist on the morning show of Owass FM/Radio in Tarkwa, in Ghana’s Western Region.
He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He was reportedly battling a kidney-related disease.
The news of his sudden passing was confirmed by the Western Regional Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kirk Mensah, who said:
“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.”
A livestream of the programme on Owass FM’s Facebook page appeared to capture the moments before the incident. In the latter part of the broadcast, Dzokoto seemed to be struggling to breathe and was seen handing a bottle of water to another guest. Moments later, the camera became unstable, and the livestream was abruptly cut off.
Dzokoto rose to national prominence through his portrayal of Judge Koboo in the popular television series Efiewura.
Further details, including official statements from his family and information regarding funeral arrangements, have yet to be announced.
