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Sarona Motlhagodi (17 May 1993 – 5 March 2021), known professionally as Sasa Klaas, was a Motswana rapper, singer, songwriter, and television presenter.

Born
Sarona Motlhagodi

(1993-05-17)17 May 1993
Died5 March 2021(2021-03-05) (aged 27)
Botswana
Genres
  • Hip hop
  • Dance
  • Pop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Television presenter
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Sasa Klaas
Born
Sarona Motlhagodi

(1993-05-17)17 May 1993
Died5 March 2021(2021-03-05) (aged 27)
Botswana
Genres
  • Hip hop
  • Dance
  • Pop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Television presenter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2010–2021
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Early life and education

Motlhagodi was born in Gaborone, Botswana. She attended Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, where she studied film and television production before pursuing music professionally.[1]

Career

Music

She gained recognition through collaborations with local artists, including Scar, before releasing solo material such as HADSAN.

Her work addressed themes including female empowerment and gender-based violence.[2]

Television

She worked as a presenter on Botswana-based television programming and later co-hosted a programme on DStv in South Africa.[3]

Death

She died on 5 March 2021 from injuries sustained in a helicopter crash in Botswana.[2]

Discography

Selected singles

  • Mma Mongwato
  • HADSAN
  • Vapors
  • Bafana ba style

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