KAST WALK
WeekendLife
LOVE HIM OR HATE HIM BUT YOU CANT IGNORE HIM
Some have called him brave whilst others continue to call him plain stupid, but love or hate him local rapper KAST is a force to be reckoned with, and as one of the most trending topics in Botswana right now, Kast and his #TlatsaLebala #1000kmWalk for Botswana Music cannot be ignored.
According to the rapper, this ‘crazy walk’ is aimed at raising awareness, creating hype and encouraging support for local music and artists all leading up to the Tlatsa Lebala show. The TlatsaLebala music show which will be held later in the year at the National Stadium is planned to be a 100% local line up show.
“The objective is simple, I want to show people that we don’t always need to bring in artists from outside to have a great show. Our very own local talent and music is sufficient and good enough to put on a great show, and not only that but to pull large numbers, numbers that will fill up the National Stadium,” he says.
In the beginning he was faced with a lot of negativity and scepticism with many doubting if the 1000km walk for Botswana Music from Maun to Gaborone would even see the light of day. But the determined artist is proving the many non-believers wrong. To date he has walked over 400 kilometres and continues to gain more ground with each day. The doubting Thomas’s are beginning to believe, and not just believe but are joining the movement and rallying behind the rapper and his team.
With the support for this initiative gaining momentum every day, Kast and team have come up with a structure which categorizes sponsorships. “A lot of people have been asking how they can buy kilometres or Sponsor the walk. We have come up with a sponsorship structure, but please note that we will not be selling any kilometres such that Kast doesn't walk them, he is walking the full 1000km. You can only buy him a rest day,” says communication from the Tlatsa Lebala official FB page.
Members of the public as individuals, community groups or companies that are interested in making some kind of donation to show their support can do so through any of the following:
Category 1: Exclusive Title
Sponsorship in this category gives the sponsor 100% exclusive rights to branding and brand association with Kast and team. In this Category Kast will wear your company/brand merchandise for the distance and area you sponsor. The company may elect to have its representatives walk with Kast, and will have the frontline reserved for them with Kast. The cost per kilometre is P5000
Category 2. Corporate
This category is for companies that wish to sponsor kilometres, and even join in the walk in their company merchandise. The cost per Kilometre is P400
Category 3. Influential Beings
This category is for popular and influential persons including artists, members of parliament, sports personalities, radio/TV presenters, ministers, Chiefs, Mayors, ambassadors etc
The cost per kilometre is P200
Category 4. Platinum Supporters
This one is for the individual supporters. This cost per kilometre is dependent on the individual, the minimum is P5, but one can sponsor any amount per kilometre.
REST DAY
This day means Kast and his team of 6 will not walk but rest for the day. The cost for the rest includes accommodation for 7 members, 3 meals and medical check-up for the team. The party purchasing the rest day may elect to spend the day with the team. The cost per day is P 10 000.
To sponsor the kilometres, please deposit the amount, and send your proof of payment to tlatsalebala@gmail.com together with your names and contact details, and the area you are sponsoring and you will be contacted within 24hrs to make final arrangements.
BANK: Capital bank,
ACC NAME: Kast Foundation
ACC NUMBER: 0020037700101
BANK CODE: 800267
SWIFT CODE: CAPL BWGA
BRANCH: Main branch
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