‘Jerusalema’ inspiring, but won’t chase virus away
THE Jerusalema dance sensation has taken the world by storm.
But unlike the dreaded coronavirus that has brought the world to a standstill, keeping families, friends and countries apart for several months, Jerusalema is uniting people.
People from all walks of life, of all ages and cultures, are getting on their feet and taking up the dance challenge.
The song is performed by Master KG, a 23-year-old South African musician from Limpopo. It features female singer Nomcebo.
It has been streamed more than 66 million times with several artists making their own versions.
The remix by Burna Boy, of Nigeria, reached the US Billboards charts. It was number one in Belgium and Switzerland and in the Top 10 in several other European countries.
Jerusalema has given the world hope when everything is lost and forlorn.
I have watched several versions of the dance performed by various groups and artists.
The one I enjoyed the most was by an Indian woman in a red sari.
She performed it to an audience in a dance competition in India. Oh my, she got them on their feet.
In his address to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to take up the Jerusalema dance challenge. I am sure many would have done so on Heritage Day.
It’s a pity the president couldn’t do a demonstration for us.
If Jacob Zuma was still around he would have been all too willing.
But while we take up the dance challenge, we must not drop our guard against the virus. The gospel song cannot chase it away.