Limpopo’s Master KG celebrates 100 million views on YouTube
Jerusalema has peaked in the top 10 of charts worldwide, with most of its impressions (24.8 million) gained in July 2020.
POLOKWANE – “Jerusalema, ikhaya lami, Ngilondoloze, uhambe nami” Ask any South African which song those lyrics belong to and they’ll immediately tell you, ‘it’s Master KG’s song!’.
Not only has Jerusalema held its ground as a South African hit, it is slowly becoming a global sensation thanks to the #JerusalemaChallenge which has long been trending on Twitter and TikTok.
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On Wednesday night, Master KG celebrated with his fans as the song hit a record 100 million views on YouTube. He thanked his fans by tweeting “‘When JESUS Say Yes Nobody Can’t’ 100 million views thank you world from Master KG & Nomcebo…”
“When JESUS Say Yes Nobody Can’t”
100 Million Views Thank You World From Master KG & Nomcebo From South Africa 🇿🇦 #Jerusalema100Million pic.twitter.com/mZNP8rDSYY— MASTER KG (@MasterKGsa) August 26, 2020
Jerusalema has peaked in the top 10 of charts worldwide, with most of its impressions (24.8 million) gained in July 2020. The song also reached number one in Belgium and France and has since been remixed into Zulu, Pidgin English, Portuguese as well as Yoruba.
Speaking to Review at the end of July, when the video had peaked at 50 million views, Master KG said the song’s global success means a lot and that he shares the success with Limpopo. “God has been good to me and this is not my success alone. I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with Burna Boy. The reception of Jerusalema has been overwhelming and I am humbled by how it has transcended borders at a time when the world is considered closed. Music has the power to unite but I still need to work with local artists to make sure I uplift the talent at home,” he said.
On Tuesday, he noted the success of the song and how it lifts peoples spirits, unites and gives hope, as something special that has happened in his life.
One of the special Things to happen in my life. is to see my song..lifting People's Spirits and uniting and giving hope During This Hard Times..These Memories Will be there forever 🔥✌🙏🙏🙏❤ #Jerusalema
— MASTER KG (@MasterKGsa) August 25, 2020
South Africans have taken to Twitter to congratulate Master KG with the hashtag #Jerusalema100million. Here are some standout tweets:
BIG UP @MasterKGsa @Nomcebozikode 🥳🕺🏾#Jerusalema100Million 💖💖🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/DgdJw8ylO2
— DJ Fresh (Big Dawg) (@DJFreshSA) August 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/DjNewAfrica/status/1298719620770099201
Jerusalema is the 1st South African music video to reach 100 Million views on YouTube in less than 12 months, congratulations to @MasterKGsa and @Nomcebozikode🔥🚀🇿🇦🙏🏽❤
We are proud of you!! 🎉🎈✨🎊🍾🥂#Jerusalema100MillionCongrats #Jerusalema100Million pic.twitter.com/VuXPcS8DOS— SA Hip Hop Experts (@SAHHExperts) August 26, 2020
To give it proper context, Jerusalema raked in 42 million views in just 3 weeks.
Unbelievable stuff.My prediction is still on for 200 mill by the end of the year. pic.twitter.com/QpSBTSjVjc
— Skwatto (@Tutu_Sekwati) August 26, 2020
Limpopo's very own. Congratulations for making South Africa proud👏 👏 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3NzGXLsRWi
— dEAR (@aey_dear) August 26, 2020
