Yaw Sarpong and Maame Tiwaa worked together for about three decades
The friendship and bond between late Gospel singers Maame Tiwaa and Yaw Sarpong led many to believe they were in a romantic relationship.
However, former manager of Yaw Sarpong, Nana Poku Ashis, has dismissed claims that the two were ever romantically involved.
In an interview with Sammy Kay Media on January 20, 2026, Ashis explained that Yaw Sarpong and Maame Tiwaa were friends who had been together for over thirty years and understood each other deeply.
“They were just friends who understood each other very well, and they had been friends for over thirty years. When we talk about someone who understands another person well, then it’s “Maame Tiwaa, because she understood Yaw Sarpong really well. They were loyal to the core,” he said.
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According to Ashis, they never dated nor got married. He said their closeness stemmed from their work as ministry partners, which meant they were often seen together and, at one point, even lived under the same roof to make transportation to shows easier.
“They never dated and they never got married. They just liked and cared for each other because of the work they were doing. They sang together, so anywhere they went, they went together. To the extent that they even lived in the same house,” Ashis explained.
Legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong passed away on January 20, 2026, at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he was receiving medical treatment.
Yaw Sarpong was a pioneer of Ghanaian Gospel music and led the Asomafo Gospel Band, producing timeless classics that earned him respect in both the Christian community and the music industry.
His passing comes barely a month after the death of Maame Tiwaa, a key member of the Asomafo group.
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