A popular television actor’s appearance on a live radio show took a devastating turn when he suddenly collapsed in the studio, leaving staff scrambling to get him medical attention.
Seth Kwame Dzokoto, a 51-year-old Ghanaian actor, comedian, broadcaster and former political candidate, died Thursday, October 22, after suffering a medical emergency during a morning radio program in Tarkwa, Ghana.
The entertainer, best known for his role as Judge Koboo in the popular television comedy Efiewura, had arrived at Owass FM to participate in a political discussion. What began as a routine appearance ended in tragedy when he became visibly unwell shortly after the broadcast began.
Morning show host Prince Kwaw Gyimah later revealed that Dzokoto had driven himself to the station and joined the program at approximately 8:45 a.m.
According to Gyimah, the discussion was underway when staff noticed something was seriously wrong. The actor appeared to be losing his strength, prompting the station to abruptly suspend the program.
Staff rushed Dzokoto to a nearby hospital, desperately hoping doctors could save him. However, he was pronounced dead on arrival.
His sudden death stunned colleagues, family members and fans who had followed his decades-long career in Ghanaian entertainment.
In a statement following the tragedy, Owass FM expressed its sorrow and confirmed that the medical emergency occurred during its morning program, Oman Nkoso.
The station also praised its employees for their response while emphasizing that the loss of Dzokoto was far more important than any recognition its team received.
“Today, the most important thing is not the praise or recognition our team has received, but the life and memory of a man whose passing has left many saddened,” the station said.
The actor’s older sister, Gloria Dzokoto, described how an ordinary family conversation became their final exchange.
According to Gloria, her brother had traveled from Accra, where he lived with his wife and children, to Tarkwa several days before his death. That Thursday morning, he told her he was heading to the radio station.
The family later received a phone call informing them that he had collapsed and been taken to a hospital.
Relatives rushed there, only to learn that he had died.
The circumstances were particularly heartbreaking because Dzokoto had spoken publicly about his health just weeks before his death.
In September, the actor addressed concerns about his appearance and dismissed rumors that he had died. During an interview, he acknowledged struggling with high blood pressure and diabetes and revealed that he had undergone surgery outside Ghana.
Despite those earlier disclosures, authorities have not publicly established what caused his fatal collapse, and there is no confirmation that his previously reported health conditions were directly responsible.
Dzokoto had become a familiar face to television audiences through his portrayal of Judge Koboo on Efiewura, a comedy series that helped establish his reputation as one of Ghana’s recognizable entertainers.
He also hosted TV3’s Edziban, a popular food and tourism program celebrating traditional Ghanaian dishes, regional cooking and local restaurants.
His career extended well beyond television. He worked as a radio broadcaster, comedian and voice-over artist before entering politics.
In 2016, Dzokoto ran for a parliamentary seat representing the Tarkwa-Nsuaem constituency as a candidate for Ghana’s National Democratic Congress. Although he lost the election, he remained involved in political affairs and public discussions.
That involvement brought him to Owass FM on the morning of his death, where he had been discussing political issues before the medical emergency.
As news of the tragedy spread, the radio station urged the public to respect the family’s privacy and avoid circulating unverified c
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