16/05/2022
R.I.P Dr Deborah Fraser - Condolence to the family and friends bayom'bona, abanye bayofisa kum'bona!..
Obituary. Dr Deborah Fraser 😭😭RIP
Who's she? Read below.
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. The album has sold over 1 million copies. Uhambo is her 10th studio album with 14 songs, including the hit, "Ngeke ngiyeke ukuthandaza".
In 1984, Fraser relocated to Johannesburg and worked as the backup vocalist for Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Lucky Dube, and Brenda Fassie, Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa.[8]
In the year 2000, her first studio album Abanye Bayombona, was released.[8] Following the success of her first album she was signed by Universal Music
At the 23rd ceremony of South African Music Awards her album Uhambo was nominated for Best Traditional Faith Album.[citation needed]
On 12 April 2019, her studio album OkaJehova Akanqotshwa was released.
Personal life
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Fraser was married to Nigerian pastor Sockey Okeke.[10] In October 2021, Fraser was honored by the Trinity International Bible University with a doctorate of Philosophy in the sacred space of music.
List of studio albums
Title Album details
Bring Mr Back My Love (Hot Soul singers) Released: 1987
Rhythm on Fire Released: 1990
Umagubane (Chicco Twala production) Released: 1997
Mbulali Wami (with Maria le Maria) Released: 1999
Abanye Bayombona Released: 2000
Born Again Released: 2001
Udlalile Ngabantu Released: 2003
Ngikuxolele Released: 2004
Gloria Released: 2005
Isiolo Released: 2007
Umsamaria Released: 2008
Deborah Live Released: 2009
Uthando Released: 2009
Awunasabelo Released: 2010
Umqhele
Released: 2013
Format: digital download, CD
Thanksgiving
Released: 2015
Format: digital download, CD
Uhambo Released: 2016
OkaJehova Akanqotshwa
Released: 2019
Format: digital download, CD
References
She died yesterday after a short illness.
Rip great woman.
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