Sasa Klass enters the Yarona FM hall of fame
The late rapper was recognised posthumously over the weekend
Sasa Klaas is the seventh Yarona FM Hall of Famer. The late trendsetting rapper, and socialite was bestowed with the award posthumously this past Saturday.
The award carries a cash prize of P30 000, courtesy of First National Bank Botswana. The seventh edition of the Yarona FM was held under the theme: Future Culture. The awards attracted sponsorship of P1.4 million from partners that include the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport, and Culture Development, Mascom and FNBB which was set to benefit 200 creatives. The biggest contributor for the awards was the parent Ministry with P800 000, seconded by FNBB with P500 000, and Mascom with P150 000. Winners were awarded in 17 categories with the biggest winner of the night being the People’s Choice Artist, which for the 4th year in a row went to HanC, who pocketed P60 000. Speaking about the late rapper, Boga Chilinde- Masebu, PR and Communications Manager, FNBB shared that the rapper was in a league of her own. She noted that she was indeed a true superstar. “She left an incredible mark in the music industry. Testimony of her great versatility shows in the collaborations she has done on several genres. She dropped bars that forced one to pay attention,” she said. She further said that her music will never be silenced. “FNBB value your contribution to the industry and we are proud of you,“she said. Sasa’s long- time friend, Nature Inger, spoke passionately about her. She shared that her friend stood up for what she believed in. “She was the epitome of confidence and living life to the fullest, and giving everything she had. And pursuing dreams relentlessly,” she said. She further said that the rapper nicknamed Mma Mongwato was missed solely by all. “Not a day goes by when we don’t miss her, and we are inspired by her and all that she achieved,” said Inger.
Accepting the award, her mother Anna Mokgethi was proud of her daughter for getting this recognition.
She explained that her daughter dedicated her life to the music industry in particular, HIP Hop. “From a young age, music has always been her passion, and this became evident when she abandoned her tertiary studies to pursue music fulltime.” According to Mokgethi, Hip Hop was her escape, and that she expressed herself through lyrics; she fought her battles to the rhythm of the beat. “She shared her life with the world, and in return, the world shared its love with her. To all her fans, thank you for dancing to her songs, singing the lyrics and for your loyalty to her brand,” she said.