I would like to thank: 
The Almighty God to whom this work is dedicated. You’re so big and wise. It really does feel like I’m catching up to You all the time. Thank you for making me. Life makes sense because of You.
My parents, Dr Leonard Masuku and Dr Elsie Masuku for the finest upbringing a young man could ask for and for introducing me to Jesus Christ. My brothers Ndabezinhle Dumoluhle and my sister-in-law Nontokozo for being the best older siblings a chap could ask for. Nda and Nonto’s gorgeous twins, Mondli and Yoliswa for unwittingly helping me to appreciate that the world does not revolve around me. Y’all are my rock, my inspiration, my support, my faith-feeders, my wisdom, my roots, my love. I consider it an honour to call you family.
My South African family: Ps Howard Rossouw, his wife Lynn, their lovely daughter- my ‘forensic anthropologist’ sister, Lache (so proud of you!) and my dearest brother, Jabulisa Mncube. You have been the embodiment of Christ’s love in my life ever since I met you. Ya’ll are always rooting for me. What a joy! I love you thoroughly!
My friend and business partner, Lwazi Khoza. Thank you for indulging my whims and off-beat sense of purpose. We’re just getting started. You inspire me to be the best ‘me’ possible. Let’s go get it!
Jo’burg North SDA Church- you have taught me to share my heart, to cry, to praise, to remember to breathe, to value learning, to listen for God’s voice, to live truthfully… I thank God for you. MAD (Make A Difference) Youth of Sandton SDA Church- you are my friends. Thank you for holding me accountable and providing a platform for me to discover and share my talents and spiritual gifts.
My amazing assistant, Josie Winter. You work so hard and have such a generous spirit. I have no doubt God has amazing plans for your life. Thank you for the peace you radiate at the office and for keeping me briefed and organized. I love your photography!
A special thank you to RJ Benjamin, Tamarsha, Karabo Mongatane, Jarrid John, Sibongile Lugube and Riffi for your grace in performing on this EP. Currents of Blackness and MAD Youth Choir, y’all rock! I love you to death my long-suffering backing vocalists: Lindile, Thubelihle, Anele, Titi, Ofentse, Brian, Ndabezinhle, Chad and Sibongile. An extra-special thank you to my collaborators and production team members on this project: Chadwin Alexander (SMH- We’ve come a long way, you and me… God enlarge you!), RJ Benjamin (Your belief in this project has meant more than you know…), Tripleplay (Brian, Andrew and Siya, I’m watching the sky…), Sibongile Lugube (Can’t wait for that album to drop…), Riffi (Iwe!), Tabz (Best mixing agent in Mzansi…), Rogan (You are so chilled and wise…) and Graeme, Matthew, Raymond and Chad- you chaps are stellar live studio instrumentalists. Thank you all!
Jonathan Munnik. You totally pimped out our CD cover with original artwork. Priceless. Can’t wait to be able to add more of your fine art to my collection.
I know I’ve left out many, many people who directly or indirectly influenced or assisted the making and eventual release of this work. The last thank you goes out to EVERYONE who’s been part of making this dream a reality, in ways big or small. Not least, the entire cast and crew of the original Hope Project Theatre Production staged at University of Johannesburg’s Sanlam Auditorium in July 2009. And for those of you who just happened by this EP and would like to gain insight into why this movement (The Hope Project) exists, or learn more about how it all began and where it’s going- please visit us at www.thehopeproject-sa.com. Peace!
