Riky Rick was loved for many things, but it was his selflessness and spirit of collaboration that made him a king in the SA rap world.
The funeral of the beloved South African artist Rikhado Muziwendlovu Chifaro Makhado popularly known as Riky Rick, will take place at a private ceremony in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 1 March 2022.at a private funeral ceremony in Johannesburg.
The family of the rapper, whose real name was Rikhado Makhado, confirmed his death last Wednesday. In a statement sent to TshisaLIVE, they asked for privacy and prayers. “The family of SA artist Riky Rick with profound sadness this afternoon confirmed his untimely passing. Son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Rikhado Makhado, 34, sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning in Johannesburg.”The hip-hop fraternity has been hit the hardest with many rappers lauding Riky for his pioneering spirit, fashion and street cred that opened doors for upcoming MCs.
One of his greatest achievements, in addition to his music legacy, is the establishment of Cotton Festival, which was due to make a comeback in 2022 after taking a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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