Santa Rosa Press Democrat

South Africa lifts spirits with ’Jerusalema’ dance amid coronavirus pandemic

In response to a call from President Cyril Ramaphosa to mark the country's Heritage Day holiday Thursday, people from townships to posh suburbs are doing line dances to the tune. JOHANNESBURG — South ...
Variety

South African Actors, Crew Unite to Produce ‘Jerusalema’ Dance Film (EXCLUSIVE)

While international film and TV shoots have been halted in South Africa for the past six months due to a ban on foreign flights during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the local industry have found a ...
The New York Times

Millions Danced Joyfully to Her Song. She Drew on Her Pain to Write It.

Nomcebo Zikode, the South African singer of the pandemic hit “Jerusalema” that inspired a global dance challenge, wrote the chorus while battling her own depression. By Lynsey Chutel Reporting from ...
Los Angeles Times

South Africa lifts spirits with new ‘Jerusalema’ dance craze amid virus

JOHANNESBURG — South Africans of all walks of life are dancing to “Jerusalema,” a rousing anthem to lift their spirits amid the battle against COVID-19. In response to a call from President Cyril ...
The Conversation

The Angolan dancers who helped South African anthem Jerusalema go global

Ananya Jahanara Kabir receives funding from the European Research Council, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and King's College London. In the age of coronavirus, the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

South Africa lifts spirits with Jerusalema dance amid virus

South Africans of all walks of life are dancing to “Jerusalema,” a rousing anthem to lift their spirits amid the battle against COVID-19 JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africans of all walks of life are ...