We Are Not Numbers is resharing this 2021 dance video of “Jerusalema” to convey its gratitude to the Republic of South Africa. On Jan. 11, 2024, the country presented its request to the International Court of Justice for emergency measures to stop Israel’s commission of genocide against Gaza.
The song “Jerusalema” features vocals by South African singer Nocembo and was produced in 2019 in the Johannesburg studio of South African DJ and record producer Master KG. The original video has had more than 500 million views on YouTube; the song went viral during a COVID-era #JerusalemaChallenge.
The lyrics are in Zulu, a local South African language, and describe Jerusalem as the universal home. WANN’s dance rendition is performed by the Gazan Palestinian dabka group Asyail Wattan Band. The video was produced in 2021 by New Scene productions. Anas Jnena coordinated production.
An English translation of the lyrics are below.
Jerusalem, my home,
Save me!
Join me,
Don’t leave me here!
My place is not here,
My kingdom is not here,
Save me,
Come with me!
Save, save, save me,
Do not leave me here!
Save me, save me, save me,
Do not leave me here!
My place is not here,
My kingdom is not here,
Save me,
Come with
Save, save, save me,
Do not leave me here!
Save me, save me, save me,
Do not leave me here!
