Bishop J.Y. Adu’s Prophecy on Yaw Sarpong’s Death Stirs Debate After His Passing
- Bishop J.Y. Adu sparked debate online after a prophecy on December 31, 2025, in which he warned that Ghana would witness the deaths of prominent musicians in the coming year
- The prophecy resurfaced following the death of legendary gospel singer Yaw Sarpong, who passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at age 66 after a long period of illness
- Yaw Sarpong’s death plunged the nation into mourning, barely weeks after the passing of his longtime singing partner and companion, Maame Tiwaa, on December 7, 2026
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Ghanaian man of God, Bishop J.Y. Adu, stirred reactions on social media after his December 31, 2025, prophecy about the deaths of musicians appeared to have been fulfilled.
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Legendary Ghanaian gospel singer Yaw Sarpong died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, after many years of battling illness.
He reportedly passed away at the Emena Hospital, a private healthcare facility located at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, aged 66.
His death was confirmed by legendary music producer, Fred Kyei Mensah, popularly known as Freddyma, who lamented the loss of another great singing talent whom he had known for close to five decades.
“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,” he wrote on Facebook.
Yaw Sarpong’s death sparked nationwide mourning, particularly coming so soon after the death of his longtime companion Maame Tiwaa, who died on December 7, 2025.
Below is Fred Kyei Mensah's Facebook post confirming Yaw Sarpong’s death.
Bishop J.Y Adu’s 31st night prophecy resurfaces
After the prominent musician’s death, a prophecy from Bishop J.Y. Adu, who was his close friend, confidante, and healer, has resurfaced and stirred reactions.
Addressing his congregation at the time, the Ghanaian pastor said he had foreseen the deaths of many popular musicians in the upcoming year.
He said the tragedies would follow a similar trajectory to 2025, which saw the deaths of legendary figures including Daddy Lumba, Dada KD, and Maame Tiwaa.
"I still foresaw the people mourning; musicians who have impacted lives with their music are going to pass on, I can say that our tears are not over. I see the nation in tears," he said."
The TikTok video of his prophecy about musicians passing in 2026 is below.
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Bishop J.Y Adu slams Yaw Sarpong's family
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Bishop J.Y. Adu blasted Yaw Sarpong's family for allegedly playing a role in the late musician's demise.
In a video interview on January 20, 2026, he accused the family of taking the ailing musician from his care hours after Maame Tiwaa passed away.
He claimed that he issued a dire warning to the family when they came for Yaw Sarpong, but they refused to heed his advice, leading to his death.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
