Work Hard, Keep Pushing - The inspiring story of Oga Mabaya
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'Work Hard, Keep Pushing' is the story of rugby player Oga Mabaya, a man who left Zimbabwe in 2005 for the promise of a more stable life in England. This short film shows how his perseverance against the odds reaped rewards and personal satisfaction.
Born in Zimbabwe in 1990, Oga and his family left to escape the econimic crisis.
Moving to a rural town in the North of England proved to be a difficult transition, but he used his love for rugby to help himself integrate into a new country, make new friends and lead a better life.
As a filmmaker and former rugby player himself, Garth Dew has bri…





