News outlets across Ghana are reporting the death of Maame Tiwaa, the longtime vocalist of Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo. According to the reports, she passed in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Her longtime manager described her as “a true representation of loyalty,” highlighting that she had stood by Yaw Sarpong and the group for decades.
📚 Her Legacy — A Pillar of Ghanaian Gospel Music
Maame Tiwaa’s voice was a defining element of many gospel classics produced by Asomafo. She contributed to the group’s distinctive sound for over 40 years. Many fans and fellow musicians now remember her as one of Ghana’s “golden voices,” celebrated for her silky vocals and deep spiritual expression. In 2025, she accepted on behalf of Yaw Sarpong the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, underlining her close professional and personal association with the band.
😢 The Immediate Aftermath — Shock, Grief & Tributes
Word of her passing prompted an outpouring of grief in the gospel-music community and among fans. Many social-media users, churchgoers, and musicians have already shared tributes, recounting how her voice brought comfort, hope, and spiritual upliftment over generations.
As of now, no official cause of death or funeral details have been made public.
✨ What Her Passing Means — End of an Era
The reports mark what many consider the end of an era in Ghanaian gospel music. Maame Tiwaa — once the steady, powerful voice alongside Yaw Sarpong — helped shape the sound of Asomafo that resonated with generations. Her passing leaves a void not only in the band but in the hearts of gospel-music lovers nationwide.
Her death also draws attention to the respect and recognition behind “backing vocalists” and bandmates — those who often stay out of the limelight, but whose contributions are indispensable.
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