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[edit]

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[edit]

She is the twin sister of Kenteman who is also a bassist.[9][10] She claimed to be a Ga-Adangbe.[11]

Discography[edit]

  • Torwia
  • Inamosi
  • Wamaya[1]
  • I Love So Much

Honors[edit]

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 Theresa Ayoade, Grace Omaboe, Akosua Adjepong, Dzifa Gomashie, Tagoe Sisters and others.[14][15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Photos: Older artistes must support young ones - Asabea Cropper - MyJoyOnline.com". MyJoyOnline. 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". Ghana Songs. 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.[permanent dead link]
  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". GhanaWeb. 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.[permanent dead link]
  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". MyJoyOnline. 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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