I'm sure you've heard the hit song Jerusalema by now. This morning we tell you more about the story behind the worldwide hit.
HERMAN ELOFF, LIFESTYLE AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Nomcebo Zikode (Photo: Supplied)
How Jerusalema vocalist Nomcebo Zikode went from singing backup to taking centre stage
In the spring of 2019, Nomcebo Zikode stepped into the studio with producer Master KG to create a song called Jerusalema. Months later, the track went viral.
While many were blown away by the success of the song, it came as no surprise to the singer - she knew there was something special about it from the moment she first penned the lyrics.
Channel24's Music Editor, Nikita Coetzee, caught up with Nomcebo on a Wednesday afternoon in early August. The singer's soulful voice echoed through the phone as we exchanged pleasantries.
The past months have been a whirlwind, but Nomcebo is no overnight sensation. With 15 years of experience in the industry, she has worked with several major artists and started as a backup singer.
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