At the final funeral rites of the late gospel singer Maame Tiwaa on April 11, 2026, the founder of Jerusalem Chapel, Bishop J. Y. Adu, sparked discussion with remarks that mixed praise with candid criticism.
Addressing mourners at the burial site, Bishop Adu expressed confidence about her spiritual standing while also pointing to what he described as a personal flaw in her temperament.
According to him, “Tiwaa was a good person. It was not only her gospel songs that made her a good person, but also her kindness she could give you whatever she had.
“However, she had anger issues; sometimes she could argue with you when she got angry. Aside from that, I don’t know what could prevent her from going to heaven because she truly served God.”
Maame Tiwaa, who died on December 7, 2025, was closely associated with gospel veteran Yaw Sarpong and the Asomafo Band, a collaboration that defined much of her musical journey.
She earned admiration for her distinctive, soothing voice and contributed to several widely loved gospel recordings, including Tenabea Foforo, Yen Nka Nkyere Yen Agya, and Sumenaso, among others.
Watch what he said below.
"Maame Tiwaa had anger issues but she also had a kind heart and she will be in heaven"
— DEK360Ghana🇬🇭 (@Dek360Ghana) April 11, 2026
– Bishop JY. Adu states pic.twitter.com/ei5EXeEJ5b
