How Ghanaian celebrities reacted to Kwame Dzokoto’s death

According to a report by Ghanaweb on Friday, October 23, 2026, Ghana’s entertainment industry has been paying tribute to veteran actor and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto, who died in the early hours of Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Dzokoto reportedly collapsed while working as a political panellist on the morning show of Owass FM, a radio station in Tarkwa. He was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Colleagues and admirers have since filled social media with messages of grief. Those who have mourned him include Koo Fori, who shared the screen with him in the sitcom Efiewura, as well as Maame Dokono, Akuapem Poloo, Van Vicker, Kofi Kinaata, Ahoufe Patri, D Cryme, Tic and Captain Planet.

Akuapem Poloo, also an Efiewura cast member, recalled a memorable scene in which Dzokoto’s character handed her GH¢2,000. Addressing him by his on-screen name, Judge Koboo, she joked that she was calling to return the money. Actress Priscilla Opoku Agyeman, known as Ahoufe Patri, said she was heartbroken, while Kofi Kinaata wished him eternal rest. Maame Dokono described the news as unfortunate.

Van Vicker said he had enjoyed Dzokoto’s television show and often repeated the “Dzidzii” catchphrase from his food-related content.

Dzokoto became a household name through his role as Judge Koboo in Efiewura. His comic delivery and distinctive style made him a familiar face to viewers across the country. Beyond acting, he built a career in radio and television broadcasting, earning recognition for his presentation skills and his rapport with audiences. He also appeared in other productions, including Osumesi.

Outside entertainment, he ventured into politics, contesting the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2016 general elections.

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