Yaw Sarpong
Yaw Sarpong will be laid to rest in May, following his passing at the age of 63.
His family has announced that funeral activities will begin with a wake-keeping on Friday, May 8, 2026.
This will be followed by a lying-in-state on Saturday, May 9, at the Asuofua Town Park, where the burial service and final funeral rites will take place.
A thanksgiving service is scheduled for Sunday, 10 May, at Sokoban-Ampayoo. Mourners will later return to the Asuofua Town Park at 12:00 p.m. the same day for additional funeral proceedings.
A dress code has also been outlined for the occasion; attendees are to wear red and black for the burial on Saturday and white and black for the Thanksgiving service on Sunday.
Yaw Sarpong, founder and leader of the Asomafo Band, is widely celebrated for his immense contributions to Ghanaian gospel music. His legacy continues to resonate across generations, with many remembering him for his impactful songs and dedication to ministry through music.