Ailing legendary Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong courted attention after he was spotted at a church event in a video that surfaced on social media.
The music icon has experienced severe health challenges. His colleague Diana Asamoah, family and his manager confirmed in separate interviews that he had been battling with a severe mind stroke, which had left him bedridden and unable to create music with his Asomafo band.
It later emerged that Yaw Sarpong had also been battling some financial difficulties and was unable to pay for his medical expenses at the hospital, leading his family and team to solicit funds publicly.
Ghana’s vice president and the New Patriotic Party’s 2024 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, came to the aid of the ailing gospel musician during a campaign tour of the Ashanti Region,
The outgoing vice president offered financial assistance when he visited him at his home with fellow gospel musician Nicholas Omane Acheampong and Chairman Wontumi.
Yaw Sarpong was later embroiled in controversy after his estranged wife dragged him to media personality Auntie Naa’s radio show and made several allegations against him.
In a viral social media video sighted by nsemwokrom, Yaw Sarpong looked to be gradually recovering from his severe health battles as he performed with his Asomafo band at a late-night New Year church event.
The gospel musician, still feeling the effects of his stroke, could not fully stand to perform his songs and had to sit on a table in the background while his bandmate, Maame Tiwaa, led the music session in front of the congregation.
Yaw Sarpong, who once received plaudits for his fine looks and trademark flat top haircut, looked unrecognisable. The legendary singer, dressed in a jalabiya outfit, had a bald haircut and a tired-looking appearance.
Watch the video below:
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