Deborah Fraser (singer)
Deborah Fraser | |
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| Born | 9 June 1965 |
| Died | 15 May 2022 (aged 56) |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Sockey Okeke
(m. 2007; div. 2008) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Johannesburg |
| Genres |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1985–2022 |
| Labels | Universal |
Deborah Fraser (June 9, 1965 – May 15, 2022) was a South African gospel singer. She began her career in 1985 as a backing singer, and recorded her own album in 2000, titled Abanye bayombona, which became commercial success sold over 1 million copies in South Africa.
Fraser's tenth studio album Uhambo (2016), produced hit single "Ngeke ngiyeke ukuthandaza".
She won the first SABC Crown Gospel Music award in the Best Female Artist category, among other awards SAMA for best gospel, Metro award for best gospel, and Kora for best gospel artist.