Master KG and Nomcebo’s hit Jerusalema spawned thousands of videos on social media and more than 100 million views on YouTube. But they couldn’t have guessed it would inspire a group of Palestinians living in East Jerusalem, writes Suraya Dadoo
Master KG and Nomcebo’s hit Jerusalema spawned thousands of videos on social media and more than 100 million views on YouTube. But they couldn’t have guessed it would inspire a group of Palestinians living in East Jerusalem, writesNomcebo Zikode admits that she was in a dark place when she came up with the lyrics for her and Master KG’s global hit Jerusalema.
Jerusalem music collective, Jaw , uploaded a Palestinian version of the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge in the middle of last month. They are essentially a plea to God, asking for protection and guidance, and to be taken to safety and happiness.The young Palestinian musician says that Zikode’s simple words describe the painful longing of thousands of Palestinians to return to their homes, families and peace in Jerusalem.
In 1948, Israel divided Jerusalem into Israeli West Jerusalem and Palestinian East Jerusalem. In 1967, Israel occupied East Jerusalem and has moved hundreds of thousands of Israelis into the area since then. The Palestinian video also ended with a powerful message that touched on the deeper issues affecting young people in Palestine and South Africa: “From Jerusalem to South Africa with love.
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