{"id":105745,"date":"2025-12-07T11:19:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T11:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=105745"},"modified":"2025-12-07T11:19:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T11:19:34","slug":"legendary-yaw-sarpongs-backing-vocalist-maame-tiwaa-passes-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=105745","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Yaw Sarpong\u2019s backing vocalist Maame Tiwaa passes on"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghana\u2019s gospel music community has been struck by grief following the death of Maame Tiwaa, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong.<\/p>\n

She passed away in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, after a brief illness.<\/p>\n

For decades, Maame Tiwaa stood beside Yaw Sarpong as the soothing female voice of the Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo music group.<\/p>\n

She contributed to numerous gospel classics that continue to inspire believers across the country.<\/p>\n

Her last known performances were her tribute to Yaw Sarpong at this year\u2019s TGMA night and at her son\u2019s wedding.<\/p>\n

In recent months, Maame Tiwa had been actively caring for Yaw Sarpong during his health struggles.<\/p>\n

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Tragically, Maame Tiwa has passed away, leaving the gospel fraternity and Yaw Sarpong himself in mourning.<\/p>\n

Fans and members of the gospel community have begun pouring tributes, remembering her as a gentle soul whose voice brought spiritual upliftment.<\/p>\n

The family is yet to release details regarding the cause of her death and funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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