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Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong has passed away. He died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he had been receiving medical care. The sad news was confirmed by his manager, Nana Poku Ashis, bringing to an end years of public concern about the musician’s health. Yaw Sarpong had battled ill health for some time and had occasionally stepped back from active performances to focus on recovery. Widely regarded as a pioneer of contemporary Ghanaian gospel music, Yaw Sarpong rose to national prominence as the leader of the celebrated Asomafo Gospel Band. With the group, he produced several timeless gospel classics that significantly influenced the growth and direction of Akan gospel music in Ghana. Among his most popular songs are “Wo Haw Ne Hwan,”...

Ghana’s gospel music fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its cherished voices, Maame Tiwaa, a renowned member of the Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo music group. Her passing marks the end of a remarkable decades-long contribution to gospel music in the country. Maame Tiwaa’s musical journey began at just 10 years old, when she joined the Joyful Singers in Tanoso in the Ashanti Region. She dedicated close to six years to the group before they disbanded. It was during one of their performances that her talent caught the attention of Rev. Yaw Sarpong, who introduced her to the Ahinsan Gospel Singers, a group he was part of at the time. She later left the group together with Rev. Sarpong to help establish what would become the iconic Asomafo music ministry. For more than 38 years, Maame ...

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Veteran Gospel Musician Yaw Sarpong Passes On

Ghanaian Gospel Musician Maame Tiwaa Passes Away