Kwame Dzokoto Explained What Caused His Bloating Before His Death

A resurfaced interview with the late Ghanaian actor Kwame Dzokoto shared what he said triggered his visible bloatingDzokoto indicated that honey he purchased from a village and believed to be pure was allegedly adulterated with paint sugar and caramelHe also spoke warmly about businessman Ibrahim Mahama, who he said supported him during his health battlesPAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

A resurfaced video of late Ghanaian actor and advertising veteran Kwame Dzokoto explaining the cause of his noticeable bloating has been circulating online, emerging just minutes after news of his death broke.

An old interview with Kwame Dzokoto sparks public fury as he opened up about fake honey consumption causing his sudden bloating. Image credit: UGC Source: UGCThe footage, drawn from an earlier interview, offers a rare glimpse into the health struggles the seasoned entertainer faced in his final years.

His swollen appearance had already attracted widespread public attention following a viral public outing, and in the video, Dzokoto addressed those concerns directly.

According to Dzokoto, his bloating stemmed from what he described as a deliberate health decision that went wrong.

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He had cut out sugar and salt from his diet and turned to what he believed was natural honey sourced from a village.

The actor, who had been battling high blood pressure and heart complications, shared that the Mahama family played a significant role in supporting him through his medical journey, including flying him abroad for surgery.

The X post below has the video of Kwame Dzokoto explaining what caused his bloating.

Dzokoto spoke fondly of business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, crediting him with consistent personal care during his illness.

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The resurfaced interview has prompted an outpouring of emotion from Ghanaians who were already processing the news of his passing, with many expressing gratitude that the actor had, at least once, been able to tell his story in his own words.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian actor and broadcaster Kwame Dzokoto’s appearance on Owass FM took on a painful significance following reports of his death on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

The entertainer, widely known for his roles in Efiewura and as host of Edziban, participated in a live discussion at the Tarkwa-based radio station.

During the interview, Dzokoto spoke about his political ambitions, the National Democratic Congress’ mission and concerns he had about the party.

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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: [email protected]