Six things you probably didn’t know about late Ghanaian actor Kwame Dzokoto

Ghanaian actor, comedian and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died at the age of 51, bringing renewed attention to a career that spanned radio, television, film and politics.

The entertainer, popularly known as Judge Koboo, died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after collapsing during a live radio discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital in Tarkwa.

Fondly remembered for his humour and distinctive screen presence, Dzokoto built a name in Ghana’s entertainment industry while also exploring interests beyond acting.

Here are six things you may not have known about him.

1. His first radio assignment was a funeral announcement

Dzokoto’s journey into radio began in an unusual way. In a biographical video recounting his career, he revealed that the first thing he ever read on radio was a funeral announcement after being handed the script in the studio.

It was an early experience that led to a long broadcasting career, with stints at Dynamite FM in Tarkwa, Skyy Power FM in Takoradi, Hello FM in Kumasi, and later work in Accra.

2. He was a household name as Judge Koboo in Efiewura

Dzokoto became a household name for his role as Judge Koboo in the popular Ghanaian television comedy series Efiewura. He also featured in other productions including Osumesi and was widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most versatile entertainers.

In his own assessment of his career, he once claimed to have featured in about 80 percent of Ghanaian movies, reflecting how extensively he believed he had worked in the local film industry.

3. He pioneered food content on TV with Edziban

Beyond acting, he was the host of TV3’s food and tourism programme Edziban, which explored Ghanaian food joints and cuisines. The show won CIMG TV Programme of the Year in 2014 and made him one of Ghana’s earliest food content creators on television.

4. He ventured into politics

Outside entertainment, Dzokoto contested the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress during the 2016 Ghanaian general elections but lost to George Mireku Duker of the New Patriotic Party. The NDC observed a minute’s silence in his honour after his death was announced.

5. He publicly battled health challenges and underwent heart surgery abroad

In September 2026, weeks before his death, Dzokoto had to publicly dismiss rumours of his death. Speaking in an interview, he disclosed he was battling high blood pressure and diabetes and had undergone surgery outside the country.

6. Radio remained a special part of his life

Despite his success on television, Dzokoto always expressed a deep affection for radio.

I love doing radio. When I am on air, I feel I am the only one they are listening to, he once said.

That connection to listeners was evident until his final moments, as he died while serving as a panellist on a morning show on Owass FM.

Tributes have since poured in from colleagues, fans and political figures across Ghana, remembering him as a cherished figure who connected with audiences across different platforms.

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