Deborah Fraser's message of hope and gratitude lives on in posthumous album

A Deborah Fraser posthumous album is set to be released.

The gospel star died on May 15 2022 at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg surrounded by loved ones. She was 56.

Though the music industry lost an icon and still mourns her death, they'll get to hear her powerful voice and uplifting lyrics in her latest single Basheshe Bahleke before the release of her final album Jehovah Ngiyabonga on May 19.

The album is set to feature a range of uplifting and positive tracks, each a celebration of Deborah's love for God and her joy in his presence.

Deborah's team released visuals from her studio sessions when recording the album on her social platforms, writing; “Good morning family, the waiting is over. Africa, amukelani nangu umsebenzi omuhle futhi omnandi kamama UDR. Deborah Fraser awushiye emhlabeni.”

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Fraser was born in 1966 in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg.

She first began singing in church at a young age and rose to fame in the late 1990s with her album Abanye Bayombona after her talent was recognised. She later released several successful albums. 

Deborah won many accolades and was honoured with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Sacred Music by the Christian Leadership Academy as a gospel singer who contributed to changing lives.

She was also involved in various charitable initiatives and is considered a role model for aspiring musicians.

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