Ghanaian artist manager, Nana Poku Ashis has expressed his disappointment regarding the ongoing family dispute involving Gospel musician Yaw Sarpong of the group ‘Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo’, his wife Adwoa Penamang, and group member, Maame Tiwaa.
It can be recalled that Adwoa Penamang accused Maame Tiwaa of having an affair with her husband and taking over his care since his illness.
Maame Tiwaa, however, denied the allegations, stating that she stepped in to care for Yaw Sarpong only after Adwoa refused to do so.
The situation intensified with both parties exchanging harsh words and accusations.
Nana Poku Ashis, who is the manager of Yaw Sarpong, stated his frustration is not directed at Yaw Sarpong’s wife but rather at their children, whom he believes should have exercised better judgment given their education and awareness of social media’s impact.
“Maybe the woman doesn’t know the power of social media and whatnot. But can you say do for the two kids who are flying left and right?
“This man has educated the two of you; can’t you use your common sense and know that this is going to harm your father? They knew how far this issue would go, and they sat down and watched it happen.”
Nana Poku Ashis
Shedding light on the matter, Yaw Sarpong’s children had reached out to him to mediate their family issue even before the expose, but he declined, stating that family elders should resolve such matters.
However, the children responded that the family heads were not responsive to their concerns.
Ashis also quizzed the children’s decision to take the case to the public space, asking, “Why then did they have to go and drag the wife to Auntie Naa? Is Auntie Naa a court or a family house? What exactly was the end game?”
Addressing the allegations made by Adwoa Penamang that Maame Tiwaa was benefiting financially by looking after Yaw Sarpong, Ashis revealed that Yaw Sarpong’s children had taken possession of their father’s phone and were managing his mobile money transactions through which donations came.
Yaw Sarpong, who has been battling a stroke for over a year, is currently under the care of Prophet J.Y. Adu in Kumasi.
His manager, Nana Poku Ashis, called for prayers and support for the ailing musician.
Musician Chides Auntie Naa
Ghanaian gospel musician, Nicholas Omane Acheampong criticized journalist, Auntie Naa, for interviewing Adwoa Penamang, who claims to be the wife of the ailing artist, Yaw Sarpong.
He contended that Auntie Naa’s decision to let Penamang make disparaging remarks about Sarpong on the radio was extremely unprofessional and unnecessary.
Acheampong suggested that Auntie Naa should have reflected on the potential repercussions the interview could have on the unwell artist and his family, and should have therefore refrained from airing it to prevent any dispute.
“What happened on Oyerpa FM indicates that Auntie Naa has greatly erred. If this is the standard for journalism, formal education in the field would be redundant. I believe Yaw Sarpong’s wife must have talked about the matter with Naa’s production team before the broadcast.
“Since Yaw Sarpong hasn’t committed serious offenses like armed robbery as it’s a matter of family and marital issues, she should have approached the situation differently. She shouldn’t have allowed Sarpong’s wife to use the platform to damage the well-respected image of the veteran gospel musician.”
Nicholas Omane Acheampong
This follows the interview where Adwoa Penamang disclosed to Auntie Naa how the family has mistreated and neglected her since Yaw Sarpong took ill.
Yaw Sarpong responded to the allegations stating that he divorced Penamang 20 years ago and also denied claims that he is dating Maame Tiwaa.
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