Calls are mounting for the late gospel icon Yaw Sarpong to be honoured with the highest national recognition, as the Musicians Union of Ghana moves to secure state involvement in his final rites.
MUSIGA says it has formally approached the government, urging consideration of a state or state-assisted funeral in acknowledgement of Sarpong’s impact on Ghana’s music industry. Union President Bessa Simons disclosed the development during an interview with TV3’s Giovanni Caleb, noting that official communication has already been dispatched.
“We do so many things behind the scenes. We write to the government when we know the person has contributed to the industry to see if the government can give them proper honour, like a state-assisted burial.
“It’s only the president who can say yes. But we can propose. That’s what we’ve done,” he said.
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Apart from written appeals, the union has stepped up direct engagement with state authorities. According to the President, MUSIGA has held discussions with key government figures and coordinated meetings between members of Sarpong’s family and sector ministers to build support for a nationally recognised funeral.
Yaw Sarpong died on January 20, 2026, at age 66, following a prolonged illness.
