{
  "id": 16040178,
  "title": "Ghanaian Actor Kwame Dzokoto of Edziban fame dies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/ghanaian-actor-kwame-dzokoto-of-edziban-fame-dies",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T12:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanaian-actor-kwame-dzokoto-of-edziban-fame-dies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seth Kwame Dzokoto, a renowned Ghanaian actor, comedian, and media personality, passed away on October 22, 2026. Widely recognized for his portrayal of Judge Koboo in the popular television series Efiewura, Dzokoto died after collapsing during a radio show at Owass Radio in Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality. He was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Dzokoto, who belonged to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was 51 years old. His death marks the loss of a familiar face in Ghanaian entertainment, having built a career that spanned television, radio broadcasting, comedy, and voice-over work. Dzokoto rose to fame through his role in Efiewura, where his performance as Judge Koboo solidified his presence in Ghanaian homes. His versatile talents extended to television presenting, exemplified by his work on TV3's Edziban, which showcased Ghanaian cuisine and local food culture. Additionally, Dzokoto had a career in radio with stations such as Skyy Power FM and Hello FM, further establishing him as a recognizable voice. Dzokoto's career reflected his diverse interests within the media industry, ranging from comedy and acting to presenting and broadcasting. Outside of entertainment, he ventured into politics under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and contested the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat in the 2016 general election. Though he did not secure a parliamentary seat, his political engagement demonstrated his commitment to public affairs and national development.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian actor, comedian and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died. The entertainer, widely known for his portrayal of Judge Koboo in the popular Ghanaian television series Efiewura, died on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Reports say he collapsed during a radio show at Owass Radio in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region, where […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Renowned Ghanaian actor Seth Kwame Dzokoto dies at 51",
    "Collapses during radio show in Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality",
    "Known for Efiewura role as Judge Koboo and media ventures"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The loss of such a versatile entertainer leaves a significant void in the Ghanaian media landscape across television, radio, and comedic performance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-22T11:51:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
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  "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."
}