Ghanaians pay tribute to 'Bishop' Bob Okala

Ghanaians have paid their tributes to Ghanaian popular comedian Bob Okala who was confirmed dead at age 59 on Sunday March 13, 2016.

Various social media platforms are flooded with tributes to Okala after news on his death was received.

See tweets from some public figures

President Mahama

RIP Bob Okalla.
You brought joy to many homes, and of course to Lordina & I. #RIPBobOkalla

— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 13, 2016

You were a true entertainer of your time. #RIP Bob Okala. You'll forever live in the craft of Gh Comedy

— Okyeame Kwame (@OkyeameKwameBra) March 13, 2016

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 (@popeskinnyGH) March 13, 2016

Oh Bob Okala. I never met you but I enjoyed many of your concert parties. You will be remembered. R.I.P. #YoungGF pic.twitter.com/kvPyNKa2el

— Van Vicker (@iam_vanvicker) March 13, 2016

My God grant you a safe journey my Uncle. Bob! GhanaNdwom: Sad News: Ghanaian Comedian Bob Okala Reported Dead... https://t.co/4JLQkd57f2”

— Abeiku Santana (@AbeikuSantana) March 13, 2016

Thanks for putting smiles on our faces
Late Bishop Bob Okala pic.twitter.com/zW5UUx4Jg4

— GuruNkz (@gurunkz) March 13, 2016

RIP Bob Okala...you will be dearly missed. #lifeisshort

— John Dumelo (@johndumelo1) March 13, 2016

RIP Bob Okala. You made us laugh in more ways than one. ?????

— Jessica OS (@jessicacitifm) March 13, 2016

Wearing tapoli as bow tie, just to pay my tribute to Bob Okala

— TH4Kwages ! (@element_reezy) March 13, 2016

One name that comes up when we talk about comedy in Ghana is Bishop Bob Okala. His real name is Samuel Kwadwo Boaben.

— Acumen (@OtabilJames) March 13, 2016

Rest in Peace Bishop Bob Okala!!!You paid your dues!!! https://t.co/rxCIAZziXp

— Micky Charles (@mickycharles1) March 13, 2016

My childhood was fun because of Bob Okala but today children watch mexican soaps and "kumkumbagia".RIP Bishop Bob Okala

— mandaya javad (MJ) (@mjavada) March 13, 2016

Nobody thought of wearing a clock on their wrist before you not even flavor flav rip Bob Okala ????????

— C. FOREVER (@chaseforever) March 13, 2016

Such tragedy to hear veteran comedian Bob okala passes on. My condolence to friends and sympathizers

— Prince Newman (@PrinceNewman38) March 13, 2016

Samuel Kwadwo Buabeng aka Bob Okala passed onto glory. Very sad. The first picture was his outfit on last Sunday... https://t.co/iK78gv1ZNh

— Baba Musah Tamale (@babamusah08) March 13, 2016