Kwame Dzokoto Dies: Efiewura Co-Star Koo Fori Mourns Judge Koboo in Emotional Tribute

Efiewura actor Koo Fori has paid an emotional tribute to his longtime co-star Kwame Dzokoto, sharing a series of throwback clips from the TV seriesIn one of his TikTok captions, the actor, whose real name is Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari, said he was sad and heartbroken over the deathDzokoto, popularly known as Judge Koboo, reportedly died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after collapsing during a live panel discussion on Owass FM in TarkwaGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Efiewura actor Koo Fori has paid tribute to his longtime co-star Kwame Dzokoto following the veteran actor’s death.

Efiewura actor Koo Fori mourns his late co-star Kwame Dzokoto, popularly known as Judge Koboo, with throwback clips from the TV series. Photo source: Dzokoto, Koo Fori (Facebook), Koo Fori (TikTok). Source: UGCDzokoto, popularly known as Judge Koboo, reportedly died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass FM in Tarkwa.

According to Citi Newsroom, he was taken to a hospital in Tarkwa. Rainbow Radio reported that he was 51.

His family is yet to announce funeral arrangements. Since news of his death broke, several celebrities, including Ahuofe Patricia and Akuapem Poloo, have paid tribute to him.

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Taking to TikTok, Koo Fori, whose real name is Seth Kwabena Kyere Karikari, shared a series of clips from the popular TV series Efiewura.

Both actors starred in the long-running TV3 sitcom, which began in 2001. In the captions, he expressed his grief over the death of his colleague. One of the captions read:

His post has attracted over 280 comments from fans who grew up watching the show.

The TikTok post from Koo Fori, in which he mourns Kwame Dzokoto, is below.

Many fans were saddened by the clips, with some recalling Dzokoto’s on-screen marriage to the late Benyiwaa. YEN.com.gh compiled some of the comments below.

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In a previous report by YEN.com.gh, Dzokoto was listed among several Efiewura stars who have died over the years. Bob Santo, who played the landlord, died in May 2002, while Araba Stamp died in July 2006.

Mercy Little Smith, known as Benyiwaa and the on-screen wife of Judge Koboo, died on December 17, 2024. Other late stars of the sitcom include MC Flava Pounds, Katawere, Akoto and Bra Kofi.

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Ben-oni Blay (Entertainment Editor) Ben-Oni Quao Blay is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh with a Master’s degree in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Cape Coast. He has over five years of experience in SEO content creation, digital publishing, and audience analytics. Before joining YEN.com.gh, he served as Lead Content Creator and Writer at the International Filmmakers Association (Germany), where he covered film and entertainment. He holds Google certifications in Digital Marketing and SEO. Contact him at benoni.blay@yen.com.gh.