Another Jerusalema Remix Milestone

Another Jerusalema Remix Milestone. MasterKG’s Jerusalema remix featuring Nomceno Zikode and ‘African Giant’ Burna Boy has surpassed 32 million streams on Spotify. The remix was released on 19 June 2020 and has so far gained so much recognition around the world and topped so many charts. After few hours of it’s release, it became one of the biggest songs in Africa and till date people still download and stream it.

ChartsAfrica official account announced on Twitter that Jerusalema remix has surpassed 32 million streams on Spotify: “@MasterKGsa ”Jerusalema” Remix feat. @burnaboy and @Nomcebozikode surpasses 32M+ streams on Spotify…”

The remix also peaked on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in the US, peaked at number one on iTunes in Africa, and in the top 5 in Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Most people were sceptical when the remix was announced saying that the original doesn’t need a remix until now that is—it’s a straight banger. Despite its religious lyrics, the track itself is an anthem among South Africans and Nigerians. Here are some of the reactions from the ChartsAfrica’s post:

Speaking on working with Burna Boy, Master KG said: “This is a dream come true, and it will take my music to another level because this is someone who is respected.” He goes on to add, “He brings the Nigerian flavour, gimmicks, pidgin English, and a different approach to music.” Burna Boy himself commented on the joint track saying, “I had to sprinkle some Burna sauce on there. Honestly, I hope everyone just vibes to the song, whether it connects to them below the surface or not. It’s an incredible mash up of cultures and languages.”