BY OBAKENG MAJE

SHE is still doing her matric but Akanyang Kalamore plans to make it big in the modelling industry.

At 21, the Dryharts-born model believes she has what it takes to be successful.

“I’m a big dreamer and very passionate about life, I believe in my ability and always follow my dream and what I strive for until I achieve my objectives.

“I want to be someone that the young people can look up to. I believe that with God by my side, nothing is impossible,” she said.
Kalamore is inspired by her cousin, Boingotlo Magabe who played a pivotal role in launching her modelling career.
“Boingotlo helped me with my first modelling portfolio and being a model made me see things differently. I am now a different person altogether. I was little bit shy when I grew up, but now I believe in myself, I feel so good about me and love everything about me,” she said.

It has not been without challenges though as her father disapproved of her going on the catwalk ramp.

“I faced a lot of challenges with dad not approving me being a model. I forced to get on the stage for a catwalk even while I hid it from him until I decided that I can’t go on like that anymore.
“Even though Taung does not have any agencies around, I believe that will change in no time because there is abundance of talents in the area,” she said.
Akanyang is the reigning Miss Greater Taung Municipality.

“I want to go far in modelling and fulfil my dream. I want to see myself as an independent woman, a world renowned journalist and a radio personality in the next five years. Being beautiful and skinny does not mean you can become a model; it has to be something within. It takes time, effort, commitment and patience to become a top model. Success does not happen overnight, so it takes someone with confidence, good attitude and friendly personality,” she said.
The tall and slender beauty wants to change circumstances that affect youth in her area.

“Poverty, crime, drug and alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy and crime are rife amongst the youth especially in Taung. All this issues are there but our youth are very ignorant. At this time we all know the consequences of these, but we still indulge ourselves in them and risk our lives,” she said.

Lack of guidance was the major challenge facing young people and that too has to be changed.

“Together we can do much more and change the mindset of the youth especially in Taung. We’re the future generation, the leaders of tomorrow so education is the only getaway vehicle to alleviate poverty,” Akanyang said.

-TDN

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