A free memorial single, released in honour of late anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, has been announced as the most downloaded caller tune within a 24-hour window.
Titled ‘Tribute to Mandela’ and released by Nigerian singer-songwriter Harrysong, it amassed a record one million downloads in one day.
‘Tribute to Mandela’ was released on Wednesday December 11, just six days after the South African freedom fighter who spent 27 years in jail before emerging the country’s first black president passed on at the age of 95.
Harrysong’s single is one of the dozens of tribute songs released in the aftermath of Mandela’s passing and is being offered for free. Dozens of Nigerian musicians will gather on Wednesday for a massive tribute concert in honour of the late freedom hero.
According to official figures released today, Harrysong’s single, available solely on MTN portal, has recorded over two million caller tunes download. Pundits say the rising singer’s cut has “smashed all records.”
“Mandela, we love you and we wish not to let you go,” Harry sings on the now popular song.
Download and listen here: http://bit.ly/harrysongmandela
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