Legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong goes home today
Yaw Sarpong goes home today, May 9, 2026, at Asuofua in the Ashanti Region. Family, friends, gospel musicians, and fans have gathered to bid a final farewell to the celebrated Ghanaian gospel musician. He is being laid to rest following a burial service and final funeral rites held at the Asuofua Town Park.
Yaw Sarpong passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Emena Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after battling ill health. His journey in music began at a young age when he joined the Methodist singing group at Asuofua. He was discovered by a medical doctor who was forming a music group in 1971. He once revealed that although he had released 27 albums, he had not received significant financial benefit from producers.
Final funeral rites are expected to continue later in the day at the Asuofua Town Park, while a thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday, May 10, at Sokoban Ampayoo, followed by a family gathering to conclude the funeral activities.
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Ghanaians gather to celebrate the life of gospel musician Yaw Sarpong at his final funeral rites in Asuofua. The late icon's music touched many lives - but what lasting impact did he leave?
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