The vibes were immaculate on this 12 million view sister act! The Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate scored a surprise viral video with their feel-good dance performance on Master KG’s gospel dance hit “Jerusalema.” The Ontario, Canada-based group warmed viewers’ hearts all around the world with their joyous dance to the song. The Sisters delivered a synchronized dance at several locations around their convent, and the smiles and giggles they shared made the video a joy to watch.
The Sisters were delivering their take on the viral “Jerusalema” dance challenge in the lighthearted video. It’s a simple dance routine, but seeing the warm friendship between the sisters really hit the spot for viewers. The Music Man readers may also note that the lyrics of the worship song sound like a prayer. This way of celebrating the Lord really made an impact on viewers, who celebrated the message behind the performance in the comments.
The Sisters’ “Jerusalema” dance cover was a surprise hit on YouTube, and it became the first time the group reached a global audience on the platform. Viewers showed their appreciation by adding comments such as “I just loved watching these sisters dance with so much joy in their hearts. God bless them all” and “It’s great to see nuns being playful and having fun. Beautiful music to unite us all!”
The “Jerusalema” dance challenge produced a number of viral videos from dance groups around the world. Masaka Kids Africana produced one of the most popular interpretations of the dance, with the age two and up group putting 107 million views on the board with their take on “Jerusalema.” The pure joy of the youngsters getting lost in the dance was just too adorable and kept viewers coming back again and again.
South African DJ Master KG released “Jerusalema” on November 29, 2019, with Nomcebo appearing as the featured vocalist. The Music Man readers may recall that the dance trend inspired by the song went viral on social media, propelling the tune to a global audience. Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy issued a remix of “Jerusalema” on June 19, 2020. This version of the song became a global sensation, topping the charts in the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, and South Africa.