Kwame Dzokoto Dies: How the Actor Mourned His Efiewura Wife Little Mercy 2 Years Ago

• Ghanaian actor, media personality, and politician Kwame Dzokoto passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026
• His death adds to the growing list of Efiewura actors who have gone to their maker since the show started
• Barely two years ago, Dzokoto himself had mourned the passing of Benyiwa, his wife on the show, known in real life as Little MercySmith

The passing of actor Seth Kwame Dzokoto on Thursday, October 22, 2026, has shaken the Ghanaian entertainment industry.

Dzokoto, a former parliamentary candidate for the ruling NDC at Tarkwa Nsuaem, passed on after reportedly collapsing while contributing as a panellist on Tarkwa-based Owass FM's morning show.

His death has added to the growing list of actors in the famous TV show, Efiewura, who have joined the other side.

Barely two years ago, actress Mercy Little Smith, known for her role as Benyiwa, the wife of Judge Koboo (played by Dzokoto) on the show, passed away.

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Dzokoto's eulogy for his Efiewura wife reemerges

When the news of Little Mercy Smith's death broke, Kwame Dzokoto was one of the closest people to confirm her demise online.

In an emotional tribute which has resurfaced, the actor-turned-politician said he would miss Little dearly, especially her off-camera nonsense talk.

He shared an emotional tribute on Facebook referencing how Ghana's president-elect John Mahama was invested in facilitating the late actress's recovery.

"Da yie... Mercy Little Smith .. A. K. A. Benyiwa of efiewura Tv fame. I have lost my dear on the screen. You fought so well over this health condition and God knows what's best for you at this time. Life is like a stage play and you ve played your path. I don't know how to break this story to the President elect... John Dramani Mahama. I know he will be in a shock mode with this news. He wanted u to overcome it. so when he heard the news about your condition.....he invested soo much on your bills, just to survive it. We are shattered. Ghana will always remember you on your memorable performances and the impact you ve made on film and culture as an actress."

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Dzokoto’s last public appearance resurfaces

In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh shared that footage of Kwame Dzokoto’s last widely reported public appearance resurfaced after news of his death.

The video captured him at the unveiling of The 70 Slate, a film project by Sparrow Studios and OldFilm Productions, at the Labadi Beach Hotel on September 8, 2026.

At the time, social media users raised questions about his physical condition after seeing the footage.

Source: YEN.com.gh