Limpopo’s Master KG celebrates 100 million views on YouTube

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…”

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.

South Africans have taken to Twitter to congratulate Master KG with the hashtag #Jerusalema100million. Here are some standout tweets:

https://twitter.com/DjNewAfrica/status/1298719620770099201