Ghanaian Actor Kwame Dzokoto Reportedly Dies, Fans Share What They Noticed
- GHOne TV announced the reported death of veteran Ghanaian actor and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto on Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Dzokoto was widely recognised for his role in TV3's popular sitcom Efiewura and also hosted food show Edziban
- Fans flooded social media with tributes, with some noting they had sensed something was wrong weeks before the news broke
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Veteran Ghanaian actor and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto has reportedly passed away, leaving fans and colleagues across the country in mourning.
GHOne TV, a station within the EIB Network, broke the news on its Facebook page on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Source: Facebook
The station described Dzokoto as a "Ghanaian actor/media personality" in a news alert confirming his death.
At the time of writing, his family had not released an official statement, and the circumstances surrounding his passing remain undisclosed.
Who was Kwame Dzokoto?
Kwame Dzokoto earned a loyal following largely through his memorable portrayal in TV3's beloved sitcom Efiewura, a role that cemented his place in Ghanaian popular culture
He also fronted Edziban, a TV3 programme celebrating local food joints and Ghanaian cuisine, and more recently featured in the series Osumesi.
His career stretched beyond the screen. He worked in radio and later transitioned into media management, having been raised primarily by his mother in Sekondi.
In 2016, Kwame Dzokoto ventured into politics, contesting the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket.
See GHOne TV's Facebook post announcing Kwame Dzokoto's death below:
Fans react to Kwame Dzokoto's death
News of his reported passing spread quickly on social media, drawing an outpouring of grief.
Several fans noted, with some sadness, that warning signs of his ill health had been visible in recent weeks.
Addae Richard Dck Kofi wrote:
"Few weeks ago people were mocking him about how his body has become not knowing he was battling a severe ailment. Hmmm"
Ahmed Hussein echoed a similar sentiment:
"Just weeks ago I saw one video where this man was invited to one programme.. from what I saw I knew he wasn't well hmm"
Others reflected more broadly on the fragility of life:
Naa Ayeley Okai commented:
"When the servants finishes his, he report to the maker. Rest well"
Stephen Odarlai Lamptey wrote:
"The World is a stage, we are just passing by, let us value life."
Glanzend Kofi added:
"Life is indeed short. Eat everything you have and fear God. Rip my comic actor."
Qweku Lex paid tribute simply:
"Strangers on earth, we are just passing through. Rest easy King."
Source: Facebook
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