Asabea Cropper
Asabea Cropper | |
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Born | Asabea Accra, Ghana |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Other names | Queen Asabea |
Occupation | Singer/ Saxophonist |
Asabea Cropper (also known as Queen Asabea) is a Ghanaian female high-life singer and saxophonist.[1][2][3][4] She is known for her 'love and passion' for headgear styles like the Kilimanjaro style. She claimed her grandmother and mother taught her in 1975.[5][6][7] During the URTNA Awards, she was honored as the ’Queen of Highlife Music’.[8]
Career[]
She learnt how to play the piano, acoustic guitar and soprano saxophone. She was taught by her brother, Kenteman. In the 1970s, they made a team where they both played for Sweet Talks and Black Hustlers Band.[8]
Personal life[]
She is the twin sister of Kenteman.[9][10] She claimed to be a Ga-Adangbe.[11]
Discography[]
- Torwia
- Inamosi
- Wamaya[1]
- I Love So Much
Honors[]
In 2019, she was honored at the 2019 edition of the Rhythms On Da Runway fashion show by KOD's Nineteen57 for her contribution to fashion in Ghana.[8][12] She was also honored by MUSIGA Presidential Grand Ball. She received the Music Industry Heroes Award in the second edition of honoring music legends in Ghana.[13]
In March 2021, she was honored by the organizers of 3Music Awards in an event called 3Music Women's Brunch. She was honored for her accomplishment in the entertainment industry along with , Grace Omaboe, Akosua Adjepong, Dzifa Gomashie, Tagoe Sisters and others.[14][15]
References[]
- ^ a b "Photos: Older artistes must support young ones - Asabea Cropper - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ "Asabea Cropper For 'Della For Womanity Concert' Tomorrow". DailyGuide Network. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ MyNewsGH (2019-07-25). "Asabea Cropper for SSUE's Signature Concert". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ Amoah-Ramey, Nana Abena (2018-07-27). Female Highlife Performers in Ghana: Expression, Resistance, and Advocacy. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4985-6467-0.
- ^ "Mama Zimbi learned Kilimanjaro headgears from me – Asabea Cropper | Songs.com.gh - Ghana celebrity News & Music Downloads". 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ "Older artistes must support young ones—Asabea Cropper". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ SBZ. "Mama Zimbi learned Kilimanjaro headgears from me Asabea Cropper | Showbiz.com.GH". Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ a b c "Asabea Cropper, Kenteman To Be Honoured". DailyGuide Network. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ "GhanaWeb Blog: Asabea Cropper For Cup A Jazz". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ Dadson, Nanabanyin (2010-09-30). Graphic Showbiz: Issue 643 September 30-October 6 2010. Graphic Communications Group.
- ^ "Veteran Asabea Cropper to release a song this year". www.ghanafame.com. 28 March 2015. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ "Asabea Cropper, Kenteman To Be Honoured". New Ghanaweb. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ "Asabea Cropper, Kwadwo Akwaboah, Pat Thomas, 3 Others To Be Honoured At MUSIGA Presidential Grand Ball". NY DJ Live. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ^ "Theresa Ayoade, Akosua Adjepong, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, others honoured at 3Music Women's Brunch - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ^ "3Music Women's Brunch: Theresa Ayoade, Akosua Agyepong, Tagoe Sisters, others honoured". Pulse Ghana. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- Ghanaian musicians
- Living people
- Ghanaian highlife musicians