Veteran Kumawood actor and film director, Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi, has died after a prolonged battle with kidney disease.
The respected filmmaker passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, after months of battling end-stage kidney failure. News of his death was announced in a social media post on the same day, bringing an end to weeks of public appeals for support towards his medical treatment.
Before his passing, Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi had been undergoing regular dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant. His worsening condition sparked a nationwide fundraising campaign after it emerged that more than GH¢700,000 was needed to cover the cost of the transplant, medical treatment and post-operative care.
His health struggle attracted support from colleagues, fans and well-wishers across the country, with several personalities in the entertainment industry contributing to his medical fund.
Among the first prominent figures to come to his aid was veteran Kumawood actress Mercy Asiedu, who visited him in hospital and donated GH¢50,000 towards his treatment. She also appealed to actors, filmmakers, producers and the general public to support the fundraising campaign, stressing that the veteran actor deserved to be helped while he was still alive.
Just a day before his passing, actor and filmmaker Lil Win also visited Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi in hospital, where he made a cash donation to support his treatment. During the visit, Lil Win appealed to Ghanaians and the wider entertainment fraternity to contribute towards the actor’s medical expenses, urging the public to help raise the funds needed for his life-saving kidney transplant
Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi was celebrated for his immense contribution to Ghana’s Twi-language film industry. Over the years, he established himself as a talented actor and accomplished film director, earning admiration and respect from colleagues and audiences alike for his dedication to the craft.
His passing marks another significant loss for Ghana’s movie industry, with many expected to pay tribute to his legacy and the impact he made on Kumawood.
