Combining music that people could dance to with messages of hope and reconciliation was different to what was played on the radio at the time. "Jabulani" (written by bass guitarist George van Dyk who later formed his own band called Wozani.) was the first big hit. Powers followed up by writing some hits of her own – "You're So Good to Me" (1982), "Feel So" "Strong" (1983 duet with Steve Kekana), "Home to Africa" (1985), "There Is an Answer" (1986) were her own work. P J Powers had honed her craft as a songwriter