The One-Week Observation for legendary Ghanaian gospel singer Yaw Sarpong has been scheduled.
It will be held at Asuofua Park in Kumasi on February 19, 2026.
Yaw Sarpong’s death was confirmed by his manager, Nana Poku Ashis, on January 20, 2026. His passing plunged the Asomafo family and the wider gospel community into deep mourning. The loss also reopens fresh wounds for the ensemble, still grieving the recent death of Maame Tiwa, a revered and long-serving member whose passing shook the group only weeks earlier.
In the years before his death, Yaw Sarpong had largely withdrawn from public life due to persistent health challenges. Though he appeared occasionally at select events, his primary focus was on medical care and recovery, keeping him largely away from the spotlight he once commanded.
Few figures have been as integral to the story of Ghanaian gospel music as Yaw Sarpong. Through the founding and leadership of Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he helped shape Akan gospel, establishing a signature sound defined by theological clarity, vocal discipline, and meticulously structured choral arrangements.
The group’s music became known for blending spiritual depth with musical precision, earning admiration across denominations and inspiring church choirs nationwide. Their approach not only elevated gospel performance but also set new standards for composition and choir direction in Ghana.
Enduring classics such as Wo Haw Ne Hwan, Tie Obiaa, Aduro Yesu, and Awurade Kasa have remained central to church worship and Christian gatherings across the country for decades.
