Cape Town – South African legendary gospel singer Deborah Fraser’s children are reportedly struggling to come to terms with the news of their mother’s passing.
Fraser died last Sunday at the age of 56 after a short illness.
Her family announced the news via a statement published on the singer’s official Facebook page.
She was laid to rest on Saturday at Kahle Graveyard in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal.
Speaking at her funeral service, Deborah’s son Nkosana shared an emotional tribute to his mother, saying he had wanted to give her “the life you gave me”.
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“Everyone knew Ma. I’m not going to lie to you, Mom was not OK, especially this year. Death is not something you can get used to. I catch myself sitting in the car alone and realising it is real; Ma is gone. I would like to apologise to you for not giving you the life you gave me. I ran out of time. Rest well, I am going to miss you,” said Nkosana in a video.
[ON AIR] Gospel legend Deborah Fraser’s children pay tribute. #DStv403https://t.co/ztdspdOAPg pic.twitter.com/KzLFAlS6oE
— eNCA (@eNCA) May 21, 2022
Deborah’s daughter Aliyah said although she had lost a mother, she believed she had gained a powerful guardian angel.
“I may have lost a mother but I have gained a very powerful guardian angel. Thank you for everything. There was so much I wanted to still learn from you, but I thank God for what I have learned already. There was so much I still wanted to do for you,” said Aliyah in a video.
Deborah Fraser’s daughter, Aaliyah Fraser pays an emotional tribute to her mother. #DStv403https://t.co/ztdspdOAPg pic.twitter.com/ATfPeR8g6n
— eNCA (@eNCA) May 21, 2022
According to The Citizen, Deborah was known for her best-selling albums such as Giloria, Isililo, Umsamaria, Udlalile Ngabantu, to name just a few.
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
