Veteran Ghanaian comedian, Samuel Kwadwo Buabeng known popularly as Bob Okala (since the Key Soap Concert Party days till now) is dead. He died today around 2:00am at the Koforidua Government Regional Hospital after a short illness he suffered when he finished his two minute stage performance at a show organized by Joy Industries at Koforidua Jackson Park in the Eastern Region.
Bob Okala was 59.
His sudden death comes almost two months after comedian Nkomode passed.
Since the sad news of Bishop Bob Okala's demice broke, Ghanaian celebrities including the president of the land, H.E John Dramani Mahama have taken to social media to pay tributes. Continue reading for the tributes below.
"RIP Bob Okala...you will be dearly missed.
#lifeisshort" - John Dumelo
"Oh Bob Okala. I never met you but I enjoyed many of your concert parties. You will be remembered. R.I.P. #YoungGF" - Van Vicker
"Really disturbed by the news of Okala passing on. My prayers are with his family. This is sad. #RIPBobOkalla" - DKB
"Nobody thought of wearing a clock on their wrist before you not even flavor flav rip Bob Okala." - Chase
"Sad Day. Okala Was My Fav Comedian Growing Up. I Just Hope They Don't Forget About You King! Smh Sleep Well." - Pappy Kojo
"You were a true entertainer of your time. #RIP Bob Okala . You'll forever live in the craft of Gh Comedy." - Okyeame Kwame
"Bishop Bob Okala . May your soul rest in Peace! You entertained us! #Greatness" - Obrafour
"RIP Bob Okala." - Sarkodie
"RIP Bishop Bob Okalla... I deserve a standing ovation. Fare thee well yonder there..." - Blakk Rasta
"Rip Bishop Bob Okala. Thanks for putting smiles on our faces Late Bishop Bob Okala." - Guru
"Oh gosh, I just heard news from Ghana that the great Comedian Bishop Bob Okala is dead. May he rest in peace." - Akumaa Mama Zimbi
"RIP Bob Okalla. You brought joy to many homes, and of course to Lordina & I. #RIPBobOkalla" - John Dramani Mahama
"RIP BISHOP BOB OKALA.ITS SAD TO SEE U A MINUTE BEFORE UR DEATH.WHEN I WAS COMING DOWN FROM THE STAGE HE WAS GETTING READY TO PERFORM." - Pope Skinny
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