{
  "id": 16038221,
  "title": "Ghanaian actor and media personality Kwame Dzokoto passes on",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/ghanaian-actor-and-media-personality-kwame-dzokoto-passes-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T11:51:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ghanaian-actor-and-media-personality-kwame-dzokoto-passes-on/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian actor and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died. On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the 56-year-old appeared as a panelist on a morning show on Owass FM in Tarkwa. The reports say he collapsed during the discussion and was taken to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Dzokoto, known for his work in acting and broadcasting, as well as his involvement in Ghanaian politics, was widely recognized for his role as Judge Koboo in the popular TV series Efiewura, where he won praise for his comic performances and on-screen presence. He also had a career in radio and television broadcasting, where he gained a reputation for his presentation skills and rapport with audiences. Dzokoto appeared in other television shows, including Osumesi, keeping himself active in Ghana's entertainment scene. He also entered politics and ran for the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket in the 2016 general elections. His political activities complemented his work in entertainment and broadcasting. In September 2026, Dzokoto addressed false rumors about his health after a public appearance raised concerns among fans. In interviews with several Ghanaian media outlets, he denied rumors of his death at the time and discussed health issues, including high blood pressure and diabetes. He also revealed that he had undergone surgery abroad with financial assistance from businessman Ibrahim Mahama.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian actor and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto has been reported dead. In the early hours of Thursday, October 22, 2026, he appeared as a panellist on the morning show of Owass FM, based in Tarkwa. Reports indicate he collapsed during the discussion and was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ghanaian Actor Kwame Dzokoto of Edziban fame dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/ghanaian-actor-kwame-dzokoto-of-edziban-fame-dies",
        "published": "2026-10-22T12:07:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Actor and Comedian Kwame Dzokoto dies at 51",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/actor-and-comedian-kwame-dzokoto-dies-at-51",
        "published": "2026-10-22T12:31:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}