About 2 months ago while I was scrolling through TikTok, I stumbled upon THE DON Madfunz, a guy from South Africa with amazing energy. His taste in music grabbed my attention, but it was his dancing, smile and story that really hooked me.
The Don would walk 9 miles to work every single day despite the weather or his personal safety… he risked it all for his family… and dreamed one day of his very slow walk being over and finally being able to own a car for himself so he can provide for his family
When I was thinking about the “HEALING” music video, I couldn’t get Don out of my head… I knew I had to get him involved… so I hit up my friend, and director, Theo Skudra, and we decided to make a video following a day in Don’s life.
We filmed in Dududu, a rural area about an hour outside of Durban. We captured Don’s everyday life – the simple joys, the positivity, and the resilience.
While I couldn’t be there, the best part of this whole process was at the end when I surprised Don with a car. Seeing his reaction was priceless. It was one of his dreams to own a car, and knowing I could help make that happen was incredible.
With this video, I wanted to show that Don’s positive attitude and joyful spirit are something we can all learn from, no matter what we’re going through. His story is a reminder that even when life gets tough, you can still find reasons to smile. I hope this video touches your hearts like it did mine.
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stream ‘Healing’ wherever you find your music ❤️
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Directed By Theo Skudra
Production Company – Denim
Executive Producer – Christian Tyler
Producer – Cam Frengopoulos
Director of Photography – Theo Skudra
South Africa Production – Orange Films
Orange Films EP – Vivian Esterhuyse
Orange Films Producer – Brad Logan
1st Assistant Camera – Gabriel Atwood
Location Manager – Sithembiso Mhlongo
Driver – Gift Nkosi
Editor – Theo Skudra
Colourist – Abe Wynen
Sound Design and Mix – Chris Stiliadis
Titles – Ronan McGee
Staring
Emmanuel Madonsela
Sthembile Sangweni
Nonhlakanipho Sangweni
Nokwazi Sangweni
Additional Cast
Sphamandla Mthwane
Simphiwe Mgobhuzi
Nombulelo Mzulwimi
Zame Chitenge
Assistance Mpanza
Thembelihle Zulu
Sizwe Khuzwayo
Vumani Mbanjwa
Sizwe Mcamyiwe
Nkanyiso Mbanjwa
Lungelo Hlengwa
Philane Zwane
Khamyisile Nzimande
Ayanda Khuzwayo
Nomthandazo Mbanjwa
Sebenzile Jeza
Kwenza Cele
Record Label:
Ultra Records
‘Healing’ Production Credits:
GORDO
Ori Alboher
Klahr
LIOHN
‘Healing’ Songwriting Credits:
Diamante Blackmon
Aubrey Graham
Ori Alboher
Richard Zastenker
Johannes Klahr
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