Sandisiwe Mbhele

By Sandisiwe Mbhele

UX Content Writer


Master KG’s ‘Jerusalema’ a big hit in France

The video has been viewed over two million times with many South Africans reacting with pride in the comment section of the post. 


A video shared on Facebook showing a group of people in France dancing to Master KG’s smash hit Jerusalema has gone viral.

The video, shared by Elvira Potgieter‎ on the I’m Staying Facebook group, shows a group of people wearing masks and dancing to a track that has swept many households across South Africa.

Group of people in France dance to Jerusalema by South African artist Master KG. Photo: Screenshot, Facebook

The video has been viewed over two million times, with many South Africans reacting with pride in the comment section of the post.

Mpumelelo Zingitwa said: “Wow this is awesome and they’ve even remixed our ‘step’ as well. Must say, it looks modern too.”

Tania Eksteen says people should know the meaning: “Do the people know the meaning of the words in this song I wonder? God walk with us do not leave us behind.”

Carol Ann Boyd added: “This song has become so popular all over the world.”

The Jerusalema video has now reached over 41 million views on YouTube.

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