| Vaya | |
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| Directed by | Akin Omotoso |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | South Africa |
| Language | Zulu |
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Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 100% based on 6 reviews and an average rating of 10/10. [3]
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