Bishop Bob Okala

Just prior to his demise, Bob Okala took part in Ghana's 59th Independence Day celebrations where he donned colonial style police uniform with other veteran actors to dramatize a short play for the spectators. The then president, John Dramani Mahama and other dignitaries were in attendance. Okala died a week later. Circumstances surrounding his death indicate that he collapsed immediately after a live performance at the Koforidua Jackson Park. Originally, Okala was not billed for the event but chose to show up to give his support and contribute to the performances. Organisers of the event had initially questioned his fitness to perform, given his history of long-term illness, and the fact that he was looking visibly lean at the time. Hence, they tried in vain to persuade him not to mount the stage on account of his ill-health. However, he persisted and gave them assurances that he's perfectly capable of delivering his show. After his sudden collapse, he was rushed to the Koforidua Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was laid in state at the Accra Arts Center from the 9th to the 11th of June, 2016, after which his body was laid to rest in the Ashanti Region.

Samuel Kwadwo Boaben (1957–2016) also known as Bishop Bob Okala, was a Ghanaian comedian and actor popular for the comic roles he played on GTV program Key Soap Concert Party. Bob Okala gained popularity in the 80s, 90s and the turn of the millennium when stand-up comedy and pantomime began to gain widespread appeal on television. He is widely regarded as one of the comedy giants of Ghana and a pioneer of stand-up comedy. Okala was a household name and a fan favourite during the his height of his fame. Originally, Okala started out as a footballer, playing amateur and semi-professional football for local clubs like Fankobaa and others. However, his inability to earn a decent living from football, coupled with a long-term hip injury and limited prospects of a breakthrough forced him to seek a new career elsewhere.