Yaw Sarpong

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Born
Accra, Ghana
Died (aged 66)[1]
Ghana
GenresGospel
OccupationMusician · Songwriter
Yaw Sarpong
Born
Accra, Ghana
Died (aged 66)[1]
Ghana
GenresGospel
OccupationMusician · Songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1970s–2026

Yaw Sarpong (died 20 January 2026) was a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter. He was the leader of the Asomafo Band.[1][2]

Sarpong was born in Accra but lived in Akyease after the death of his father who was Member of Parliament during President Kwame Nkrumah's overthrow.[3]

His ministry began in the early 1970s.[3] Through his inspirations, he then founded the Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo Band in 1986.[3]

Sarpong was married and had children. He died on 20 January 2026.[1][2][4]

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