praise singer
noun/ˈpreɪz sɪŋə(r)/
/ˈpreɪz sɪŋər/
(also praise poet)
(South African English)- (in traditional African society) a person who writes and performs music and poetry in order to praise a leader or other important person
- Traditionally, a praise singer accompanies the chief on important occasions.
- A Zulu praise singer extolled the virtues of Zuma.
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