Nana Poku Ashis Finally Clarifies Rumors About Yaw Sarpong and Maame Tiwaa

Many people believed that the late gospel singers Maame Tiwaa and Yaw Sarpong were romantically involved because of how close they were. Their strong friendship made it easy for others to think there was more between them.

However, Yaw Sarpong’s former manager, Nana Poku Ashis, has made it clear that the two were never in a romantic relationship. Speaking in an interview with Sammy Kay Media on January 20, 2026, he explained that Maame Tiwaa and Yaw Sarpong were simply very close friends.

According to him, they had been friends for more than 30 years and understood each other deeply. He said Maame Tiwaa understood Yaw Sarpong better than almost anyone else, and their relationship was built on loyalty and mutual respect, not romance.

Ashis explained that the two never dated and were never married. He said their closeness came from working together in ministry, which made them spend a lot of time together. Because of this, people often saw them together, and at one point, they even lived in the same house to make it easier for them to travel to shows.

Ashis said they never dated and were never married. According to him, they cared about each other because of the work they did together. Since they sang together, they went everywhere together. At a point, they even lived in the same house.

Legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong passed away on January 20, 2026, at Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he had been receiving treatment.

Yaw Sarpong was one of the pioneers of gospel music in Ghana and the leader of the Asomafo Gospel Band. He created many timeless gospel songs that earned him great respect within the Christian community and the music industry.

His death comes just a month after the passing of Maame Tiwaa, who was an important member of the Asomafo group.