There will be a week-long celebration starting February 19, 2026, to honor the life and work of gospel legend Yaw Sarpong at the Asuofua Park in Kumasi.
After a long illness, he passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 66.
People from Ghana’s gospel community and beyond have been paying their tribute since his manager Nana Poku Ashis confirmed his death.
Yaw Sarpong’s demise has brought deep sorrow to everyone in the gospel community and the Asomafo family.
The incident happened only a few weeks after Maame Tiwaa, who had been with the group for a long time, passed away. This made the sorrow even deeper among the gospel and Asomafo communities.
On thursday February 19, the clergy, fans, family members, and fellow musicians are expected to gather to honor a career that molded Akan gospel music for more than four decades.
Yaw Sarpong started the Asomafo Band in 1986 whiles living in Liberia. He Later moved back to Ghana, where the group grew into a well-known national gospel organization.
He released more than 25 albums and over 100 songs during his ministry. Wo Haw Ne Sɛn, Oko Yi, Aduro Yesu, and Awurade Kasa, are some of the songs which have turned into classic worship songs that many still love today.
These songs are mostly played a lot of times in churches and are a regular part of gospel radio playlists all across the country.
The Asomafo and Yaw Sarpong became renowned for combining traditional Ghanaian rhythms with disciplined singing, organised choral harmonies, and strong theological messages.
His craft played a big role in molding modern Akan gospel music and impacted church choirs across the country.
He received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards in 2025, recognizing his lasting influence on gospel music.
The weeklong celebration will feature reflections on his influence as a songwriter, mentor, and leader, along with prayer services and musical tributes.
The event will be a chance to honor his ministry and a time for everyone to remember a man whose music touched many generations of Ghanaian worshipers.
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