Photo of Kwanele Mathebula

Ava DuVernay acquires local movie Vaya

8y By Kwanele Mathebula

Award-winning director Ava DuVernay has acquired Akin Omotoso‘s coming-of-age feature film, Vaya. The film will was acquired through her company, Array Now, and will be released in the US on 18 October. Ava and Akin shared the exciting news on social media.

The film which stars Warren Masemola and Zimkitha Nyoka tells the story of three strangers on a train to Johannesburg, each on their own mission with a simple task to complete and in search of family to help them. Their journey is met with betrayal from the very people they sought protection from leaving them trapped in the city. The fil has won three awards including the Best Director at the 2017 Africa Movie Awards.

Image: Ava Duvernay

Congrats to the team on the news

 

View this post on Instagram

 

“ @ava Announced Tuesday That Her FIlm Collective @arraynow Has Acquired Their 19th Feature With VAYA” So Happy To Share This News! Happy To Be Part Of The @arraynow Family! Coming To Screens Starting October + on #netflix 11/1 Shoutout @ava The Team @arraynow Shoutout The Team At APA and @themissionentertainment @itsmecampy @andrewccoles #newrelease #film #comingsoon #arraynow #vayathemovie @robbiethorpe @molatela_m @harrietperlman @craigfreimond @madoda_ntuli_ @tshabalira @zaaibooconcepts David Majoka Matthew Moodley Moon Lee @prettyapt @cecilbarry @modestmarc @kim_hobbs_colourist DTI GFC NFVF Ford Foundation MNET Movies @kabelo_t Louisa J Calore Amanda Scholtz Bra Elliot @warrenmasemola @zimkhitha_nyoka @xaba.sihle @mncedisishabangu @nomondembusi @sibusisomsimang Azwile Chamane @method1 Vuyani Sondlo #teamvaya @deadline

A post shared by @ akinomotoso on

SEE ALSO: MCM – Akin Omotoso

Here’s a look at the trailer.

LIFESTYLE

Natasha Mkhize on nurturing South Africa’s next generation of world-class talent

Through her work as Executive for Strategic Relations at the Ruta Sechaba Foundation, Natasha Mkhize oversees initiatives designed to grant academically and athletically gifted learners from financially constrained backgrounds access to high-quality education at Curro schools across the country. Also see: Bayanda Walaza continues rise with Grand Prix Brescia victory In this deep dive, Mkhize […]

Read more...
WORK & MONEY

Domestic workers’ rights: 4 Rules every household should know

Domestic workers play an important role in many South African households, from cleaning and laundry to childcare, gardening and caring for older or sick family members. However, employing someone in a private household also comes with legal responsibilities. Also see: Primary workers’ rights you should know as a woman South Africa’s labour laws provide domestic […]

Read more...
ENTERTAINMENT

Theo Kgosinkwe joins dancing fans in surprise moment

Mafikizolo’s Theo Kgosinkwe gave a group of fans an unforgettable surprise when he joined them as they danced to one of the duo’s songs. Also see: Theo Kgosinkwe celebrates 50th birthday The musician shared the heartwarming moment with his followers, revealing that the women had no idea he was about to join them. ‘They didn’t […]

Read more...