Deborah Fraser (singer)

Deborah Fraser (born 9 June 1965)[1][2] is 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".[3]

Deborah Fraser
Birth nameDeborah Fraser
Born (1965-06-09) June 9, 1965
KwaMashu,KwaZulu-Natal,South Africa
Occupation(s)
  • gospel vocalist
  • artist
  • actress
Instrumentsvocals
Years active1985-present
Associated acts

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.[4][5][6]

Career

At the 23rd ceremony of South African Music Awards her album Uhambo was nominated for Best Traditional Faith Album.

On April 12, 2019, her studio album OkaJehova Akanqotshwa was released.[7] Dr Deborah Fraser was honored by the Trinity International Bible University with a doctorate of Philosophy in the sacred space of music.

Personal life

Fraser was married to Nigerian pastor Sockey Okeke.[8] In October 2021, she was awarded her doctorate [9]

Discography

Studio albums
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 (Maria le Maria) Released: 1999
Abanye Bayombona Released: 2000
Born Again Released: 2001
Udlalile Ngabantu Released: 2003
Ngikuxolele Released: 2004
Giloria Released: 2005
Isililo Released: 2007
Umsamaria Released: 2008
Deborah Live Released: 2009
Uthando Released: 2009
Awunasabelo Released: 2010
Umqhele
Thanksgiving
Uhambo Released: 2016
OkaJehova Akanqotshwa

References
  1. "Deborah Fraser". sampra.
  2. Tiffany Akwasi (24 September 2019). "Deborah Fraser biography: age, family, songs, albums, and Instagram". briefly.co.za.
  3. "Hubby bashes gospel singer". Sowetan. 5 August 2008. Archived from the original on 20 September 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
  4. Mojapelo, Max (2008). Beyond Memory: Recording the history, moments and memories of South African music. African Minds. p. 333. ISBN 978-1-920299-28-6.
  5. "Fraser gives thanks for fame". Tonight. Independent News and Media. 13 December 2005. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
  6. "Best artists in Africa named". News24. 13 December 2004. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
  7. "Listen to Deborah Fraser's new album, OkaJehova Akanqotshwa | JustNje". JustNje.
  8. "Deborah Fraser Complete Biography | Married | MyBioHub". mybiohub.com.
  9. "Gospel Singer, Deborah Fraser Bags Ph.D Degree". ZAtunes. 31 October 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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