Jerusalema
Used 'Jerusalema' for your company video? A bill could be coming your way
While members of the public who used the song for a bit of fun don't have to worry too much, those who used it for their own endorsements are in for a rude...
Warner Music wrote to many organisations in Germany demanding licence fees amounting to several thousand euros in some cases.
'Jerusalema' has clocked more than 230 million YouTube views in less than a year - and lured an army of people into mimicking its dance moves.
The gospel-influenced song, recorded by producer Master KG with Zulu lyrics by Nomcebo, lifted global spirits darkened by the pandemic at the start of the year.
Master KG won the Best African Act at the 2020 MTV EMAs.
President Cyril Ramaphosa this month invited all South Africans to take on the "Jerusalema dance challenge" as part of Heritage Day - a public holiday celebrating culture and diversity.
The song identification app made it official on Wednesday, congratulating the man behind the song, Master KG, on the feat.
Master KG has been making waves across the globe over the past few weeks.
The #JerusalemaDanceChallenge got the world abuzz, with the official video garnering over 90 million YouTube views.
At least 584 health workers at the hospital have contracted the disease and five have died.
'Though I am now celebrated throughout the world, I will never forget my humble beginnings,' Master KG said.
The chart-topper has now reached a new peak on the 'Shazam global top 200' at number four this week.
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