Actor John Peasah, popularly known as Drogba from the hit television series YOLO, has announced the death of his father.

In a post shared on social media, Peasah disclosed that his father passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in Accra. The cause of death was not made public.

The actor accompanied the announcement with a video showing his father’s final moments at the hospital, a post that quickly drew widespread attention and emotional reactions online.

Expressing deep sorrow, Peasah said he was shocked by the loss and struggling to come to terms with the passing of his father.

Since the announcement, fans, colleagues, and several figures within Ghana’s entertainment industry have flooded social media with messages of condolence and support, standing in solidarity with the actor during the difficult period.

The loss comes at a particularly trying time for John Peasah, who has in recent months been open about his own health challenges, making the passing of his father even more painful for him and his family.