GORDO x Drake - Healing (Official Music Video)

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

[Donmarcusiano]

South Africa stand up, our favourite Unc & his family are international

[HlumeloLanga]

As a South African, this video brought a tear to my eyes🥲

[leongalela]

Tik Tok legit changed this mans life 😭🇿🇦🏆🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[atxteamgaming]

I'm from America and I'm black and I've never seen people communicate like in these comments! It's the most beautiful and powerful thing I've ever seen. Go South Africa!

[mandy_careswa]

SOCIAL MEDIA is so powerful. Someone is always watching 🔥 This is a sign to continue doing what you love . So happy for uMadala 🇿🇦

[kerenmabona]

A beautiful story of a hard-working man, trying to give his family all he can. Many South Africans see their fathers, uncles, and brothers in this video right now.

[ongeziwebesi]

No amount of likes or views will be enough to show gratitude for what Gordo did for that guy.

As South Africans we thank you.

[MrVoicemailGuy]

Shoutout Drake, shout out Gordo. We love and appreciate you always!

Mzansi rise up🙌🇿🇦

[tachi]

Built a house instead of buying a car, a true man at heart .

[patrickkatiku]

This man right here showed up everyday and danced.He didn't think about his camera quality, nor his age nor his costume.He did it ! I'm so inspired! life really rewards those who show up. So much emotion in this song.

[Unathi_Sithole]

THIS is the everyday South African story the media will never portray but there's so much beauty in the way it's portrayed. This is exactly how we spent time with our parents dancing Vs how they spend their day at work, We now see through the eyes of this man who makes our day on Tik Tok.

Blessings. South Africa approves.🇿🇦

[VimalMarandi-iylg]

I work in a Jamaican restaurant. Always hear this on the radio thinking ''this a lil bop right here'' not really paying attention to the lyrics. Today I shazam'd it and watch the video for the first time. This story and this song is absolutely beautiful.

[stormeastwoood]

South Africa we officially won🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[connerprince]

their story is so amazing, and even given their difficult situation they are still so happy and dance everyday. we need to be more grateful for what we have everyday.

[tlhosto]

when God shows up, He shows out. tonight I am going to ask him to not stop, it shouldnt end here.... he has to keep showing up and showing out. thank you GORDO and DRAKE.

[MUSiQFEiGN]

I won’t lie. Drake has won me back with this one!!! Crying tears of joy. This is BEAUTIFUL. 🥹Congratulations on making it to the next level, Gordo!!! You and your family are truly deserving!!!! Sending lots of love and well wishes all the way from Toronto, Canada. 🇨🇦

[tshedzamanoto]

This is what it is like to be a South African man providing for your family and doing everything in your power to make them happy but in doing all that in the end it makes you happy and gives you a reason to smile every day... The little things in life, those moments you share with your loved ones mean the world.

[Ghostonlysa]

GORDO and Drake, thanks for showing love to our uncle 😭🙏🔥🔥

[isheanotidadlmuranda]

A wise man once told me "in pursuit of greatness and wealth you must help the ones around you and in that God blesses you and will look out for you". What Gordo did for this family is a reminder to always be kind❤

[YolandaBamMguye]

Drake brought us an entire day in the life of our beloved Uncle Don. They can never make me hate Drake 🤍👏🏾