Ezekiel Dlamini, the real “King Kong”.

Nathan Mdledle, who played the role of King Kong.

Nathan Mdledle, who played the role of King Kong.

Miriam Makeba, who played the role of Joyce.

19 year-old Hugh Masekela at a King Kong recording session, playing the trumpet presented to him by Louis Armstrong.

Stephen Moloi, who played the role of Jack, King Kong’s manager, trainer and friend.

Joseph Mogotsi, who played the role of Lucky, leader of the Prowlers gang and King Kong’s rival for Joyce.

Mackay Devashe, Tenor Sax (Leader).

Shebeen queen Joyce (Miriam Makeba) dances with Popcorn (Dan Poho).

Shebeen queen Joyce (Miriam Makeba) dances with Lucky (Joseph Mogotsi).

“My Man’s Back Again”, sings Joyce (Miriam Makeba) to King Kong (Nathan Mdledle). In the background is Slim (James Thompson).

Kiepie Moeketsi (Alto Sax and Clarinet) and Mackay Devashe (Tenor Sax – Leader) in rehearsal.

King Kong in rehearsal

King Kong

King Kong in the press

King Kong in the press

King Kong in the press

King Kong in the press

King Kong in the press

King Kong in the press

King Kong in the press

King Kong in the press

King Kong in the press