Highlife musician, A.B. Crentsil, dead
Alfred Benjamin Crentsil, also known as A.B. Crentsil, a legendary highlife musician, has reportedly died.
Announcing the sad news on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, sound engineer Fred Kyei Mensah, said the musician had been unwell for some time.
“Farewell A. B. Crenstil. The original composer and singer of the famous and controversial songs, ‘Moses and Atia, AB Crenstil, has died!
“He had a stint with a lot of bands before joining the Sweet Talks Band with Smart Nkansah and then his own band, Ahenfo. His hit songs, ‘Juliana and Obi ba wiase cannot be forgotten,” the Facebook post read.
The veteran musician was 79.
Tributes have been pouring in for the legend as many regard him as one of the greatest Ghanaian musicians.
Rest in peace to a legend – AB Crentsil pic.twitter.com/W1tbxcRAf2
— Elvis 🇬🇭 (@Kayjnr10) July 13, 2022
RIP AB Crentsil. Gone But Never Forgotten🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/dIYLKISH7u
— Twilight🇬🇭🏴☠️ (@the_marcoli_boy) July 13, 2022
Rest In Absolutely Peace Uncle AB Crentsil.
I have enjoyed every moment we have shared together. May The Lord Keep Your Happy Soul In Safe Place 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/OaghLSHU9D— NANA AMA (@Adadziewaa_) July 13, 2022
RIP AB Crentsil. You gave good songs. True legend#Highlife #Legend #FreeSHS pic.twitter.com/eURx2wGitx
— fyllatyme (@fyllatyme) July 13, 2022
Growing up as a kid, my fav collab was Obour and AB Crentsil.
It’s sad to hear his demise. May His Soul rest in the bosom of the Lord. 🕊 pic.twitter.com/eyieKLl9Az
— EL-DAD (@ChristDeKing) July 13, 2022