Renowned Kumawood actor Collins Oteng, popularly known as Komfo Kolegae, is mourning the passing of his mother, Madam Afia Pokuaa, who died on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The news has cast a shadow over the Ghanaian movie industry, particularly among his Kumawood colleagues, many of whom have visited the grieving actor to offer their condolences.
Though little is publicly known about Madam Pokuaa, her death comes just weeks after Kolegae celebrated her in a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute shared on his official TikTok page.
In the video, the comic actor expressed deep affection and gratitude, unaware that he would soon be bidding her a final farewell.
In a recent video that has surfaced online, Komfo Kolegae is seen in a somber and emotional exchange with fellow actor Kwaku Manu, who expressed his heartfelt sympathy and reflected on the multiple tragedies that have affected his colleague.
Kwaku Manu who appeared visibly emotional, referenced the heartbreaking loss of Kolegae’s wife and unborn child in 2022, acknowledging the unimaginable pain his friend has endured in recent years.
Kolegae, known for his comic brilliance on screen, now faces another wave of personal grief. However, the Kumawood fraternity has shown up in solidarity.
Industry colleagues have been visiting Kolegae’s home in batches—some close collaborators, others simply fellow actors moved by his loss—to offer moral support and comfort.
As funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming days, tributes continue to pour in from fans and colleagues alike.
Many have taken to social media to send messages of strength and encouragement to the actor, whose resilience in the face of grief has been truly admirable.
