Veteran Gospel Musician Yaw Sarpong To Be Laid To Rest In May.

The family of renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong has officially announced his funeral arrangements following his passing on January 20, 2026.

Speaking on behalf of the family, his senior brother, Emmanuel Kwabena Opoku, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing it as a painful moment for the family and the gospel music fraternity.

According to the announcement, the final funeral rites will commence on Friday, May 8, 2026, with a wake-keeping ceremony.

This will be followed by the lying-in-state on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Asuofua Town Park, where friends, fans, and sympathizers will have the opportunity to pay their last respects.

The burial service and thanksgiving ceremony are scheduled for Sunday at the Sokoban Ampayoa New Jerusalem Church.

The Ekuona abusua (family clan) has extended an open invitation to the general public to join them in honoring the life and legacy of the late musician, whose contributions to gospel music in Ghana remain significant.

Story by Bismark Mensah@A/R.