Of late, and much to the surprise of many, a song and dance titled ‘Jerusalema’ has gone viral and spread like wild fire, even to the gates of a few monastaries and convents, where nuns and priests are seen in their element, dancing to cheer people during the pandemic.
The song, produced by South African DJ Master KG and sung by South African vocalist Nomcebo, is based on the gospel hymn ‘Jerusalema my home’.
South Africans sing it to celebrate their culture and heritage, rejoicing also for having gone through terrible times during the pandemic.
Millions of copies of the song are sold all over the world. And though the script is in Zulu, there are also English translations.
Due to the song’s religious theme in which the singer in the opening verse asks God to guide her, walk with her and not to abandon her, the song is played in some Protestant churches abroad after the weekly Sunday service to inspire the faithful.
The same could also be done in our churches after the Mass which I am sure will help increase people’s spirituality and also bring them together.
