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Ghanaian Actor and TV Personality Kwame Dzokoto Dies After Collapsing on Air

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Nana Kwabena Adusei

October 22, 2026 at 12:05 GMT 1 min read

Ghanaian actor, television personality and politician Kwame Dzokoto has died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa.

According to information gathered by Citi News, Dzokoto, known for his roles in the popular television programmes Effiewura and Edziban, was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa following the incident. He was pronounced dead on arrival.

His death has been confirmed by a close source within the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Further details surrounding the circumstances of his death are yet to emerge.

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