Comedian Bob Okala is dead

One of Ghana's finest local comedians, Samuel kwadwo a.k.a Bob Okala has passed away.Okala, a veteran comedian who was a poineer of the Key Soap Concert Party in the 90's, collapsed on a stage while performing at a program organised by Joy Industries at Koforidua Jackson Park on saturday.The spokesperson and Managing Editor of Dady Media Solomon Nuwodu confirmed the news.

According to him, ‘Bishop’ Okala, as he was affectionately called, has been part of the Joy Industries’ programmes over the years, but he was never invited for this Saturday’s event due to ill-health.
“Okala pleaded to perform briefly but he realised he couldn’t continue and the bouncers had to come on stage to hold him because he began to lose stamina,” Nuwodu said.
He was confirmed dead at the hospital Sunday dawn. He died at age 59. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Bob Okala was recently part of the selected actors and comedians who marched at the 59th Independence Day parade.