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    The Spaza Life

    The Spaza lifestyle is modeled on an extravagant, western hip-hop culture, a grand but elusive dream for Waqa and his friends. Born with so little, their hope for a better life is grandiose. Under the gaze of beautiful, unattainable women, dakka smoke masks Waqa and a friend’s faces. In desperate pursuit of something bigger, these young men exist in a fog that obscures the path between their dreams and their reality.

    SOUTH AFRICA | Friday, 11 January 2013 | Views [6897] | Comments [9] | View Smaller Image

    The Spaza lifestyle is modeled on an extravagant, western hip-hop culture, a grand but elusive dream for Waqa and his friends. Born with so little, their hope for a better life is grandiose. Under the gaze of beautiful, unattainable women, dakka smoke masks Waqa and a friend’s faces. In desperate pursuit of something bigger, these young men exist in a fog that obscures the path between their dreams and their reality.

     

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    1

    CONGRATULATIONS! Well-deserved! Hope you enjoy a lo t the experience in Oman. Greatings from Spain ; )

      Coral Feb 4, 2013 7:32 PM

    2

    Congratulations! :)

      Bobbie Alota Feb 5, 2013 3:51 PM

    3

    Thanks so much!
    I can't describe how surreal it is to have this opportunity. I can't wait to share my pictures from Oman with all of you.

      jakesalyers Feb 7, 2013 3:07 AM

    4

    Wow! Congratulations Jake... wonderful photographs and stories, rightly deserved! Have the most amazing trip in Oman with Jason! Best wishes from Australia

      Casey Cogger Feb 7, 2013 4:01 PM

    5

    Jake your photos are fantastic and your words are beautifully written. I look forward to your photos on your Oman adventure :)

      leesa87 Feb 12, 2013 8:10 PM

    6

    congratulations! can't wait to see your photos from Oman.

      Dasha Feb 14, 2013 2:13 AM

    7

    congratulations. you deserve this once in a life time opportunity. Have great learning with Jason.

      nitinv29 Feb 15, 2013 2:59 AM

    8

    Great photojournalistic stuff Jake and all the very best. You truly deserved this.

      Kumar Dosi Feb 16, 2013 6:50 PM

    9

    Congratulations! Your photos and the story you portray is really insightful. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

      Livvy Mar 1, 2013 8:25 PM