Publisher: Bookstorm

“This project represents hope and pride. I have endured and persevered to get here. My story matters.” David Majoka – storyteller and writer Vaya the film is based on the lives of four young men from the Homeless Writer’s Project: David Majoka, Anthony Mafela, Madoda Ntuli and Tshabalira Lebakeng, and rooted in their experiences of coming to Johannesburg, South Africa. Vaya the book brings you the people and stories that inspired the award-winning film. Through personal stories that are intimate and hard hitting, Vaya will both surprise and shock you. It offers a rare lens into life in Johannesburg and amplifies the voices of people who live on the city’s margins. The book will ignite conversations and debate about what the city means to millions of ordinary people who navigate its streets with courage and humanity. Developed by the Homeless Writer’s Project, and containing accessible history, debates and interactive activities, here are the stories and people that inspired Akin Omotoso's award-winning film. Accompanied by photographs of Johannesburg by Mark Lewis.

About Tshabalira Lebakeng

About Anthony Mafela

About David Majoka

About Madoda Ntuli

About Harriet Perlman



THE HOMELESS WRITER’S PROJECT was started in 2009 by filmmaker Robbie Thorpe and joined soon after by Harriet Perlman. It gives a voice to the voiceless by creating opportunities for stories to be developed into films and published media. The group meets once a week to share stories and ideas and create a safe place for discussion. The film script for Vaya began in story workshops, where participants shared and told stories over a period of 6 years. These lived experiences were written down and crafted into a film script.


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