THIS week, music search engine Shazam has seen a new entry on its global chart.
The hit song John Vuli Gate, which has had everyone’s tounges wagging and sparked a dance challenge, has secured itself the number 46 spot on the global chart.
According to Shazam, the song has also reached the number one spot on the national chart.
Speaking to Daily Sun, Mapara A Jazz said they are pleased that their song has become a major trend in South Africa.
ALSO READ |VULI GATE GIRLS SPEAK TO US
“To have people Shazam our song around the world is a dream come true for us. People all over are taking part in the dance challenge of John Vuli Gate and are loving the song.
“We are very happy to debut in Shazam’s charts and reach the Global Top 50. It shows people are really loving our music and want to stream it,” they said.
The sudden interest from the public in the song came after a video of girls from Kwa-Mhlanga, Mpumalanga dancing at a petrol station went viral.
Since then the girls have been asked to be featured in the music video of the song.