REST IN PEACE: Another South African singer dies

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South African gospel singer Dr Deborah Fraser has passed at the age of 56. According to a family statement, she passed on Sunday after a short illness.

“Our dear Queen of gospel Dr. Deborah Fraser is no more. May her beautiful soul rest in peace and rise in the glory of God.” Said @Phuti.

 

 

“This is sad. May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.Condolences to the family and all her loved ones” Said @Thandaza.

Deborah 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. 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.

Deborah Fraser was married to Nigerian pastor Sockey Okeke.

May her soul rest in peace.

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