Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, has died.
He passed away on 20th January 2026 in Kumasi at the age of 66. The news of his passing was confirmed by Nana Poku Ashis, his manager.
Further details surrounding his death are yet to be officially disclosed.
His death comes barely a month after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group, a loss that deeply affected the gospel music fraternity.
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Yaw Sarpong had for some years been battling ill health, occasionally stepping back from public performances as he focused on treatment and recovery.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Ghana’s gospel music history, Yaw Sarpong rose to national prominence as the leader of Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, a group that shaped the sound and structure of modern Akan gospel music.
The group became known for its strong lyrical content and disciplined musical style rooted in Christian doctrine.
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