The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) on Thursday, February 19, 2026 made a cash donation of GHC500 to the family of the late legend gospel singer, Yaw Sarpong to support his funeral arrangements.
The donation was made during the one-week observation held in Kumasi in honour of the late musician.
The gesture has however, sparked conversation online with some social media users critising MUSIGA for such “a little amount” while others commended the Union for their supportive effort.
While some internet users applauded MUSIGA for demonstrating unity, others denounced the sum, calling it insufficient and disrespectful to the renowned singer’s legacy.
They contend that the GH¢500 payment is an affront to the legacy of the late Yaw Sarpong, who made significant contributions to the music industry, particularly to the gospel fraternity.
“What’s this disrespectful amount?” one user wrote.
“As in old currency 5million or watt?” another added.
“I believe the family was highly disappointed with the GHS500 donation looking at Yaw Sarpong’s influence in Ghana Music,” another commented.
“Just Gh500 from a whole Musician union?” one user questioned.
“Ei this doesn’t speak well of our industry,” Troy tweeted.
Other social media users defended MUSIGA’s donation, clarifying that it is a normal tradition and a gesture of support to the family.
“That’s a kind and thoughtful gesture from Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA). It may not be much, but the support and solidarity shown to the family of Yaw Sarpong during this difficult time really mean a lot.”
“That’s how it’s done for the family. Some even give 20ghc cos it’s just a gesture of support. The chunk of the money is given to the Children and wife.”
“That’s how it’s supposed to be.. the rest can go to the wife or children. Donate everything at the table and they’ll get nothing.”
“That’s what most firms do this isn’t news. They do that purposely because the family isn’t directly responsible for the expenses of the funeral hence making them get a meager portion of the donation. The children then wife might have a big share.”
“There’s nothing wrong with that. The donation is for the external family and not the immediate nuclear family. In Akan, we call it “Ebusua Plate.”
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