Bishop J.Y. Adu Blames Yaw Sarpong’s Family for Tragic Death
- Veteran gospel musician Yaw Sarpong died at age 66 on January 20, 2026, at a hospital in Kumasi after years of illness
- Shortly after his death, Bishop J.Y. Adu alleged in a radio interview that the singer's family contributed to his demise
- The man of God claimed he told them that they lacked the capacity to manage his illness, but said his advice was ignored
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Ghanaian man of God Bishop J.Y Adu has sparked controversy online after slamming late gospel singer Yaw Sarpong’s family, accusing them of causing his death.
Source: Facebook
Veteran gospel musician and leader of the Asomafo gospel band, Yaw Sarpong, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the age of 66.
According to reports, he died at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he had been receiving treatment for the past few weeks.
News of his death went viral early in the day and was confirmed by veteran music producer Fred Kyei Mensah, who penned a heartfelt tribute:
“You did your best for the gospel industry. I have known you for the past 48 years. Your death is a big blow as we are also mourning Maame Tiwaa, whom you sang with for almost 50 years. Rest well, Agya Yaw. Okopa no, wa ko awie.”
The Facebook post confirming Yaw Sarpong’s death is below.
Bishop J.Y. Adu slams Yaw Sarpong’s family
In an interview with Adom FM in Accra after Yaw Sarpong’s death, Bishop J.Y Adu slammed the legendary singer’s family for contributing to his death.
Weeks before his death, Yaw Sarpong’s longtime singing companion and caretaker, Maame Tiwaa, passed away.
According to the founder and leader of the New Jerusalem Chapel in Kumasi, after her death on December 7, 2025, the family came for Yaw Sarpong a day later.
The man of God said he warned them that they did not have the capacity to manage his ailment, but they refused, insisting they wanted to take him away.
Bishop Adu said he cautioned the family that Sarpong would not last long if not under his care, but they failed to heed his warning, leading to his tragic demise.
The Facebook video of Bishop J.Y. Adu slamming Yaw Sarpong's family is below.
J.Y Adu's Sarpong family critique stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments from Ghanaians reacting to the video of Bishop Adu criticising Yaw Sarpong's family.
AB Theophilus said:
"I have followed Wofa's issue for some time now.... and Wofa Yaw has admitted several times that this Bishop has helped him greatly to be on his feet again when he was seriously sick and looked like he would die."
Peter Dwaynezay Maalinyuur wrote:
"He will replace Lumba as the trending topic o."
Oheneba Kwaku Trinity commented:
"It looks like everyone got something to say about a celebrity who dies in this country nowadays. We’re tired of you all and the disgrace you put on the dead."
Source: Facebook
Bishop J.Y Adu addresses Maame Tiwaa's death
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Bishop J.Y. Adu spoke about Maame Tiwaa's cause of death after her passing.
In an interview with Top Radio on December 9, 2025, he said that Yaw Sarpong's companion had died of natural causes.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
