Philippine Daily Inquirer

African song ‘Jerusalema’ is global lockdown hit

When coronavirus placed the world in lockdown, a gospel-influenced anthem with Zulu lyrics brought people together through social media, lifting spirits and instantly becoming a global phenomenon.
CNN

The story behind Master KG’s ‘Jerusalema,’ one of the most Shazamed songs in the world

One night in 2019, DJ Kgaogelo Moagi, better known as Master KG, called up singer Nomcebo to come to his Johannesburg studio to record a song. “‘But it’s very late,’” Nomcebo recalled telling him.
Rolling Stone

How South Africa’s ‘Jerusalema’ Became a Global Hit Without Ever Having to Be Translated

Just around 10 million people speak isiZulu, a language out of South Africa. So how did a song in the little-known dialect become a hit with billions of people around the world? The song in question ...
Naija Gist - Latest

Burna Boy and Nomcebo feature on Master KG's remix to, 'Jerusalema (Remix)'

This album might feel less like a heartfelt embrace and more like a cautious wave. Details/Takeaway: Master KG's 'Skeleton Move' was a huge cross-over song in Nigeria for what Nigerians thought was ...