Asabea Cropper

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Asabea Cropper
Born
Asabea

Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Other namesQueen Asabea
OccupationSinger/ 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[]

  1. ^ a b "Photos: Older artistes must support young ones - Asabea Cropper - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  2. ^ "Asabea Cropper For 'Della For Womanity Concert' Tomorrow". DailyGuide Network. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  3. ^ MyNewsGH (2019-07-25). "Asabea Cropper for SSUE's Signature Concert". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  4. ^ Amoah-Ramey, Nana Abena (2018-07-27). Female Highlife Performers in Ghana: Expression, Resistance, and Advocacy. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4985-6467-0.
  5. ^ "Mama Zimbi learned Kilimanjaro headgears from me – Asabea Cropper | Songs.com.gh - Ghana celebrity News & Music Downloads". 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  6. ^ "Older artistes must support young ones—Asabea Cropper". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  7. ^ SBZ. "Mama Zimbi learned Kilimanjaro headgears from me Asabea Cropper | Showbiz.com.GH". Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  8. ^ a b c "Asabea Cropper, Kenteman To Be Honoured". DailyGuide Network. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  9. ^ "GhanaWeb Blog: Asabea Cropper For Cup A Jazz". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  10. ^ Dadson, Nanabanyin (2010-09-30). Graphic Showbiz: Issue 643 September 30-October 6 2010. Graphic Communications Group.
  11. ^ "Veteran Asabea Cropper to release a song this year". www.ghanafame.com. 28 March 2015. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  12. ^ "Asabea Cropper, Kenteman To Be Honoured". New Ghanaweb. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "Theresa Ayoade, Akosua Adjepong, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, others honoured at 3Music Women's Brunch - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  15. ^ "3Music Women's Brunch: Theresa Ayoade, Akosua Agyepong, Tagoe Sisters, others honoured". Pulse Ghana. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
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