South African gospel star, Deborah Fraser gets honoured with a Doctor of Philosophy in Sacred Music by the Christian Leadership Academy.
The Legendary singer says she humbled by the recognition, and also excited.
Speaking with Drum, she said: “I feel that my contribution to the music has not been in vain. I am humbled, it is a true honour,”
“I grew up singing and came to Johannesburg in 1984 as a backup vocalist for local and international artists such as Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa, Black Mambazo, Lucky Dube, and Brenda Fassie to name a few,” she says.
Deborah spoke about the dynamic of the music industry, and how she’s witnessed different phases.
The legend also opened up about her forthcoming project.
“It has been tough on all of us. We need to be kind to each other and laugh at some of our hardships,” she says. But she hopes with her new upcoming project due for release in the Easter of 2022, she will be able to lift people’s spirits and give them hope again.
“I am working with artists who I cannot reveal as yet. I know it will be great and shed some light and give a bit of hope.”
