There are no ordinary people…We are all extraordinary’ wise words from Desmond Tutu which resonate when you listen to songs sung so sensitively by Justin Hines, an extraordinary man speaking many truths, posing many questions through his song writing…….and this one song ‘Say What You Will’ carries a message that has touched many lives already and promises to touch many more…..

As the story unfolds we see not simply a South African remix but a platform to make a difference.

A choir of individuals facing many different challenges presented with an opportunity, a young boy with aspirations to be a leader, a headmaster and his teachers needing a little encouragement to continue…………..

And as you listen to the song, and let the powerful message touch you, you may come to truly appreciate that through one man…Justin Hines…… many extraordinary individuals were inspired…… and through them….A school was made over, a teacher was encouraged, a choir was empowered….. And the story continues

So let Justin sing you the story, and as you listen to the music and watch the video, we urge you to join the group of extraordinary people who are making a difference

Our grateful thanks go to:

Honorable Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Tamu Matose from Mpilo ministries for your grace and wise words

Zola Yeye, Vuyo Nyembezi, Luyanda Mtiya, Ntombi, Gwen and Ferdie Ferriera, and the SABC Port Elizabeth staff for your unwavering support.

James Mateza for your impeccable taste in music

Jasper Williams, for your friendship and lending your skill to this project

Services Seta/ Siyaya Skills Institute Learners, Key Note, Patti Oakes, Ivor Blumenthal ,Yvette Grobler and Andrew van Wyk for seeing the vision and running with us

Garth Van Neikerk and Charlotte Victor for your passion for this project from day one “thanks for the good times’ and for your awesome hospitality

Brian Bezuidenhout for the fantastic job you do, and the intro to the choir

Corey Winfield and Odidi (Bongi) Bukashe – for all the hard work on the video shoots and school makeover

Zamaxholo and the members of the traditional dance group ‘Uphondo Lwe Afrika’

Paul from 4x4 Video for the traditional dancer footage

Mark from Mandela Bay Pictures

Danny Jacobs, staff and children at Despatch Primary School

Ernest and the Kwazulu Natal Department of Education

Sibongile Jafta and the staff and children at 7 fountains primary school

Ephraim, staff and children from St Elizabeth primary school

Special thanks go to the many companies and individuals who assisted with the give what you will campaign and helped us to make a difference:

Maritime Motors Port Elizabeth agents for Mitsubishi Motors for the loan of the Mitsubishi Pajero

Wetrok, , City Paint and Tool Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, Builder’s Warehouse Port Elizabeth, Brian Bands Sports, Stuart Bickell Plumbing, Nashua Port Elizabeth, Gritt (The band), Cornerhouse, Erica Chrichton, June  and Vic Adamini, Nicholas Thompson, Andrew Bouwer, Alfeo, Dennis Grootboom, Key Note, members of SANCO, The APD Port Elizabeth, Martine Robinson and the staff and children of Lincoln Avenue Public School, Siyaya skills institute staff and learners, Services Seta Eastern Cape staff, SABC Eastern Cape staff, to all those who gave of their time, and expertise to the campaign, and anyone else whose been a part of this project and journey

And finally to every extraordinary person that has purchased this track, thank you for helping us to make a difference!