Nelson Mbizi returns to southern Africa after studying in Britain. He is going to work in his father's hotel. In a different part of the city a poor mother dies, leavin her Children alone. Nelson's desire to help them coincides with the arrival of Viki, a TV presenter. The story unfolds against a background of HIV/AIDS an Government corruption on the one hand, and great humour and Wonderful music on the other. A life-affirming stroy dealing with one of the greatest challenges of our age.