Kenteman’s Kentemusic weaves ‘Kente Love’
An honest sense of adventure gripped Eugene Nene Agyeman Cropper, widely known as Kenteman, way back in the 1970s to deduce something meaningful out of the attributes of the kente fabric. Being a bassist, singer, arranger, composer and producer, one of the approaches he resorted to was Kentemusic, a blend of Highlife and other popular music styles. He has put out songs over the years in his…
Kenteman, a multi-talented musician from Ghana known by his stage name, was inspired in the 1970s to craft Kentemusic - a fusion of Highlife and popular music styles. This musical journey led him to release 'Kente Love (Kente Concept),' a song that embodies unity and love. Kentemusic, as the name suggests, aims to celebrate togetherness and love for people irrespective of their backgrounds, much like the colorful kente fabric.
The song 'Kente Love' carries a 1980s nostalgic vibe reminiscent of the disco era. With a steady beat, the lyrics proclaim, "Kente love is togetherness...togetherness is beautiful...kente love is agape love...kente love is unconditional love." The track promotes Ghana, referring to it as 'Kenteman' or 'Kenteland', and encourages people to visit the Ashanti and Volta regions to experience the cultural richness of kente.
Kenteman is also Queen Asabia Cropper's brother. Cropper, herself a prominent singer, sings backing vocals on the 'Kente Love' track. Beyond being her brother's mentor and producer, Kenteman has collaborated with various Ghanaian bands such as Sweet Talks and Black Hustlers, and even worked with the Eboni Record label in Cote d'Ivoire during the 1980s. He also contributed to some of Mory Kante's recordings at the time.
Over the past year, Kenteman has composed other Kentemusic songs like 'We Wear Kente Colours' and 'People of the World,' both celebrating unity and global cohesion. These tracks, along with 'Kente Love,' are set to be featured in an upcoming 12-track Kentemusic album. Kenteman's approach to music is straightforward, focusing on danceable, free-flowing tunes that serve to remind everyone of their pride in their heritage and encourage appreciation for cultural diversity.
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