It was an all-emotional and difficult moment as the mortal remains of highlife legend, Alfred Benjamin (A.B) Crentsil was laid to rest. Family and friends could not control their tears as they filed past his body.
The final funeral rites took place at Community 8 Park in Tema, following a wake-keeping on Friday, November 4. Mr Crenstil will subsequently be buried in his hometown, at Ewoyaa, near Saltpond in the Central Region.
Bessa Simons, Acting President of Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA)
Scores of sympathisers and mourners from the Creative Arts industry, dignitaries and political figures joined the bereaved family to pay their last respects.
He was a founding member of the Sweet Talks Band which was based at the Talk Of The Town Hotel in Community 2, Tema, alongside seasoned musicians such as Smart Nkansah, the late Jewel Ackah and Pope Flynn. He formed his own band the Ahenfo Band in 1982.
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AB Crentsil had 25 albums to his credit. Some of his songs which caught both local and international attention were Papa Samo, Landlord Abodwese, Devil, Osokoo among others.
AB Crentsil was baptised into the Methodist Church from infancy and remained in the faith until his demise.
AB Crentsil left behind his beloved wife Elizabeth and eight children.
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Minister for Trade and Industry Alan Kyeremanten being welcomed to the funeral
Mourners pay their final respect to the mortal remains of AB Crentsil
Tears shed as AB Crentsil is laid to rest
Abeiku Santana (L) exchange greetings with friends
This mourner cannot believe that AB Crentsil has really departed this world
The mortal remains of AB Crentsil lying in state
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