praise singer
noun /ˈpreɪz sɪŋə(r)/
/ˈpreɪz sɪŋər/
(South African English) (also praise poet)
- (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.