MUSIGA slammed over GH¢500 funeral donation to Yaw Sarpong's family

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has come under heavy criticism on social media following a donation it made during the one-week observation of the late legendary gospel singer, Yaw Sarpong.

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, a one-week observation was held in Kumasi in honour of the late musician.

During the ceremony, the union donated GH¢500 to Yaw Sarpong’s family to support the funeral arrangements.

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The gesture, however, sparked mixed reactions online.

While some netizens praised MUSIGA for showing solidarity, others condemned the amount, describing it as inadequate and disrespectful to the legacy of the veteran singer.

According to them, the late Yaw Sarpong contributed immensely to the music industry, especially to the gospel fraternity; therefore, the GH¢500 donation is an insult to his legacy and hard work.

Read the reactions below:

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has donated GHS500 to the family of late gospel musician Yaw Sarpong to support his funeral arrangements. pic.twitter.com/yGxpuGIgxG

— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) February 19, 2026

I believe the family was highly disappointed with the GHS500 donation looking at Yaw Sarpong's influence in Ghana Music.

— Sarfo Crack (@cracckman) February 19, 2026

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.

— 𝓚𝓮𝓵𝓿𝓲𝓷 (@_kelvinfcb) February 19, 2026

Ah like 100ghc baako baako 5? Or it was 5000ggc and he mistakenly said 500ghc?

Ei a whole music Union including Sarkodie and rest or their organization is different? Anaa Gospel nkoaaa? Oh I have a lot of questions 😂😂😂😭ei ei ei

Yaw Sarpong?!

— Flash 2.0 (@flash_KB2) February 20, 2026

Whaaat Ghs 500? Eiii REALLY

Even what is the cost of the chairs and the canopy..

— Sherif (@puresherif1) February 20, 2026

What’s this disrespectful amount?

They may have as well eaten Kebab with it. Non sense pic.twitter.com/mXuR7mxwAY

— Sely 💎 (@Carsley_1) February 19, 2026

500 cedis? Send me demma number make a refund them back

— Wee_Junkie☘️ (@Wee_Junkie) February 19, 2026

5 million ??????

Ei this doesn’t speak well of our industry

— Troy (@bigchanck) February 19, 2026

JHM/EB

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