Deborah Fraser born June 9, 1965 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.
Fraser was married to Nigerian pastor Sockey Okeke. In October 2021, Fraser was honored by the Trinity International Bible University with a doctorate of philosophy in the sacred space of music.
She died on 15 May 2022 at the age of 56, at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, after suffering a stroke.
Deborah will be remembered fondly by her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched. May her memory live on forever.