Aspiring model raises funds for Thailand
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Sunday June 5, 2022 06:00
Duduetsang will compete at the Miss Junior Idol World pageant that will run from June 8-13, 2022 in Thailand. The young girl is not only a go-getter but also a dancer, actress, cheerleader and model with big dreams. Duduetsang, who already co-owns a dancing agency called KatKim Delight Dance, is very passionate about dancing and modeling. Recently, she hosted an even dubbed Road 2 Thailand Pop Up Class as part of her fundraising initiative. In an interview with Arts & Culture, she said her passion for dancing inspired her to come up with that event as she knew it would be fun. However, she pointed out that the event was not successful as people did not turn up in large numbers as anticipated. "The weather was not good but one bad encounter does not mean that what lies ahead is bad as well or is bound to fail so my desire is greater than my fear.
I will host more classes to raise funds for me to go to Thailand to compete in the Miss Junior Idol World that will run from June 8-13, 2022." "So far I have raised P4,750 but I need P53,000 to make it to Thailand. I have received sponsorship from the following; Thulaganyo Segokgo P1,500, Kelbry Fashion Designer P400, Gasefele Seithamo P1,000, Baby Amari one attire, Star Hezek- four attires, Shana Mokone - one attire, Dahlia - one attire, Kaynkim - one attire and Smith the Seam Reaper -two attires," she said. Furthermore, she explained that she plans on hosting a Dance Off 'An All Style Competition', which she believes will boost her finances for Thailand.
She pointed out that the trip is important to her as it would allow her to showcase her talent, attitudes and abilities to the world. She added that it was an opportunity for her to represent Botswana internationally. Duduetsang also said she intended to keep on dancing and modeling until she reaches the top of the ladder. She said she believes that as she keeps on journeying, she inspires her age mates.
Moreover, she explained that she was inspired by her sister whom she had been closely observing as she joined pageantries and modeling where she kept on winning. She said that made her believe that she is also worthy and could be crowned as a beauty queen. Most importantly, she pointed out that her sister's role as a beauty queen taught her that it was a great platform to do charity work as well as building one’s confidence. "As for dance, I am inspired by my Coach Seonyatseng Mokgadi who taught me to never give up on what I love doing and groomed me to be the next choreographer like her. In music I love Charmagal because she also knows how to dance. Speaking of her achievements, she said she there was one lesson she learnt from that experience of getting ready for Thailand saying it exposed certain insights to her that she would treasure for good.
She also said Mike and Mis Ti, a couple that owns a dance studio at Molapo Crossing, gave her an opportunity to share her knowledge with other kids adding that they also allowed her to use their studio for the class. They also helped her raise funds for her trip.
She urged the public to sponsor her trip and send any amount of money they could afford to her mother's account on the following details: Lebogang D Matheakgomo. First National Bank, Broadhurst Industrial. A/C 62710355175 Savings Account. She also pleaded with Batswana to visit her Facebook page at Duduetsang Kimberly Matheakgomo and click on a link to vote for her.