Ghanaian actor, comedian and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto has reportedly died at the age of 51 after collapsing during a radio programme in Tarkwa.
Dzokoto, best known for playing Judge Koboo in the popular television series Efiewura, reportedly collapsed while participating in a discussion on Owass FM in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
He was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, according to information attributed to a source close to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of which he was a member.
His reported death comes weeks after photographs of him appearing unwell circulated on social media. However, further details surrounding his collapse and the circumstances of his death have yet to emerge.
A career spanning television, radio and comedy
Dzokoto gained widespread recognition through Efiewura, where his portrayal of Judge Koboo established him as a familiar face in Ghanaian homes.
He further expanded his presence in television as the host of TV3’s Edziban, a food and tourism programme that showcased Ghanaian cuisine, local eateries and the country’s diverse culinary traditions.
His career also included comedy, voice-over work and radio broadcasting. He worked with stations including Skyy Power FM in Takoradi and Hello FM in Kumasi, establishing a presence across different areas of the media and entertainment industry.
Political career and academic achievement
Beyond entertainment, Dzokoto pursued a career in partisan politics.
He contested the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat in the 2016 general elections but lost to the New Patriotic Party’s George Mireku Duker.
He also pursued further academic development, graduating from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College in August 2025 with a master’s degree in Defence and International Politics.
Involvement in Ghana’s film industry
Dzokoto remained active in the creative arts and was among the cast members announced for The 70 Slate: A Cinematic Celebration of Ghana at 70, a three-film project involving filmmakers Shirley Frimpong-Manso of Sparrow Studios and Peter Sedufia of OldFilm Productions.
The project is designed to commemorate Ghana’s 70th anniversary of independence in 2027, with the films exploring the country’s history, identity and future.
His involvement in the production marked another chapter in a career that spanned acting, television presentation, radio, comedy and politics.
Dzokoto leaves behind a career that spanned acting, comedy, television presentation, radio broadcasting and voice-over work, earning him recognition across Ghana’s media and entertainment industry.
