Ghanaian Actor Kwame Dzokoto Confirmed Dead As Resurfaced Video of What He Said About Mahama’s Trend

Ghanaian Actor Kwame Dzokoto Confirmed Dead As Resurfaced Video of What He Said About Mahama’s Trend

  • A resurfaced interview showed late actor Kwame Dzokoto opening up about battling blood pressure and heart complications
  • Kwame Dzokoto revealed that First Lady Lordina Mahama pressured Ibrahim Mahama to fly him abroad for surgery
  • The interview resurfaced after Dzokoto reportedly fainted during a live radio session in the Eastern Region on October 21, 2026

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Late Ghanaian actor Kwame Dzokoto once revealed in a candid interview that First Lady Lordina Mahama and businessman Ibrahim Mahama came to his aid when he was battling serious health challenges.

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4. An old video of Ghanaian actor Kwame Dzokoto discussing the Mahama family is drawing fresh attention online following his death. Image credit: UGC
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In the interview, which has since resurfaced online, Dzokoto disclosed that he had been dealing with blood pressure and heart complications.

He shared that Lordina Mahama personally intervened, pressing Ibrahim Mahama to sponsor his travel abroad for medical treatment.

"He took me outside for the surgery. And so far I'm healthy and doing well. But you know while we are growing, age and other things come in," Dzokoto said in the interview.

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Dzokoto's health battle and recovery

The actor's account painted a picture of a man who had faced a genuine health scare but found support in influential quarters.

His gratitude towards the Mahama family was evident as he described how their backing made the overseas surgery possible at a time when he needed it most.

The footage of his testimony gained renewed attention following heartbreaking news from the Eastern Region.

Dzokoto was reported dead on 21st October 2026, shortly after he collapsed while participating in a live radio interview.

The sudden nature of his passing left many in Ghana's creative arts community in shock, prompting fans and colleagues to revisit his old interviews and reflect on the life he had lived.

His earlier words about recovering from heart and blood pressure problems made his passing all the more poignant, as the very health struggles he had once overcome appeared to have returned devastatingly.

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The X post below has the late Kwame Dzokoto's resurfaced video.

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh