The family of the late Ghanaian gospel icon, Yaw Sarpong, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, paid a courtesy call on Multimedia Group Limited to formally notify management of his passing and outline arrangements for his final rites.
The visit, held in a solemn but respectful atmosphere, formed part of efforts to properly honour and celebrate the life of a man whose music touched countless lives across Ghana and beyond.
The family was received by management of Multimedia Group Limited led by Senior Editor, Special Assignments, Christian Amoadu Ohene, Adom FM Programmes Manager, Joshua Tigo, and Adom News Assisting Editor, Ernest Adu Kumi.
Known for his deeply spiritual songs and enduring presence in the gospel scene, Yaw Sarpong leaves behind a legacy that continues to resonate with many.
The family announced that wake-keeping will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, followed by a lying in state on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Asuofua Town Park.
This will be followed by the burial service at Asuofua on the same day, with interment at the Asuofua Cemetery shortly after.
Final funeral rites will also take place later on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Asuofua Town Park. Activities will continue on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with a thanksgiving service at Sokoban Ampayoo, before a family gathering is held at the Asuofua Town Park to conclude the funeral.
Family members explained that the arrangements are aimed at giving the celebrated musician a befitting farewell, while offering fans, colleagues and the general public an opportunity to pay their last respects.
Yaw Sarpong is remembered not only for his music but also for his humility and dedication to ministry, qualities that endeared him to many over the years.
He passed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Emena Hospital, where he was receiving treatment.
With a passion for singing, Mr Sarpong, in the early stages of life, joined the Methodist singing group at Asuofua, where he was discovered by a medical doctor who also wanted to form a music group in 1971.
With a music career spanning over 40 years, it emerged in March 2024 that the legendary musician was not in good health, prompting concern from his fans.
Yaw Sarpong years before his death revealed that his music career has not really paid off as people may think, indicating that out of his 27 albums no producer has paid him for anything.
He contributed to numerous gospel classics that continue to inspire believers across the country.
His songs are celebrated for their heartfelt worship, praise, and messages of faith, making him one of Ghana’s most enduring gospel icons.
Some of his most notable works include “Onyame Nhyira”, “Otuo Safoa”, “Onyame Nna” “Ayeyi” Obiara Nti” “Ahobrase3”, a collaboration with Sarkodie, “Meda Wo Ase” “Onyame W) Me Mma”, wohaw ne sen among others.
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