Kwame Dzokoto Dies At 51 After Collapsing During Radio Discussion In Tarkwa
Story By: Zainab Ali
Ghana’s entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of veteran actor, comedian and television personality Kwame Dzokoto, who reportedly died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after collapsing during a live radio panel discussion in Tarkwa.
The entertainer collapsed while participating in a discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa in the Western Region. Information gathered by the media outlet indicates that he was rushed to a hospital in the area but was pronounced dead on arrival.
His reported death marks a sad moment for Ghana’s entertainment industry, where he earned recognition for his work as an actor, comedian and television presenter. He was 51 years old.
Kwame Dzokoto became widely known through his role in the popular television series Efiewura, which helped establish his presence in Ghanaian television entertainment. He also became associated with Edziban, a television programme that explored Ghanaian food, local eateries and the country’s rich culinary culture.
Beyond entertainment, Dzokoto ventured into politics under the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He contested the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat in the 2016 general elections, combining his public profile as an entertainer with an interest in political leadership.
His reported passing comes weeks after he addressed rumours circulating online about his death. In September 2026, reports by Modern Ghana and The Ghanaian Chronicle indicated that he had dismissed the rumours and acknowledged experiencing health challenges.
The reports also brought renewed attention to concerns surrounding his health. However, further details regarding the circumstances surrounding Thursday’s collapse and the medical cause of death have not been established in the information currently available.
Dzokoto’s career spanned television entertainment, comedy and politics, making him a familiar figure to audiences who followed his performances and broadcasting work over the years.
As news of his reported death spreads, further information from his family, representatives and other official sources is expected to provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident.