 There was a cast of 72, among them Caiphus Semenya, Sophie Mgcina, Letta Mbulu, Benjamin Masinga and Dottie Tiyo

Other musicians in the show included Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa, Kippie Moeketsi, Miriam Makeba,Thandi Klaasen, all of whom went on to have successful careers.In the 2017 memoir "King Kong - Our Knot of Time and Music" by lyricist Williams, Abdullah Ibrahim — formerly known as Dollar Brand — puts the record straight about his supposed involvement with the musical