eMapepeza Vol.9 Issue 2 (February 2022)

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DISTRIBUTED IN COMUNNITIES OF : • SEDIBENG DISTRICT • CITY OF EKURHULENI • JOHANNESBURG • GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT (MPUMALANGA)

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TAKE ON E FEBRUARY 2022 VOL.9 ISSUE #2

City Of Ekurhuleni

Rest in Peace

Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado or Riky Rick passed away on February 23. Pic: Wikimedia Commons

RIKY RICK Renowned South African hiphop star, entrepreneur and fashion influencer, Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado popularly known as Riky Rick died on Wednesday, February 23.

News of his unexpected passing has left South Africans and fans worldwide in shock. Celebrities, fellow artists and fans took to social media to express their grief. Rikhado was born on 20 July 1987 and was raised in KwaMashu township in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

dellic, a music producer on the popular South African drama ISIBAYA. In 2021, Riky Rick won the South African Hip Hop Awards for Best Collaboration and MVP/Hustler of The Year awards. He was also nominated as Artist of the Decade (won by his good friend Cassper Nyovest). As an esteemed artist and creative, Riky Rick also worked as a culture icon in his Cotton Club company. He led a revolutionary movement of young and passionate Africans countrywide.

He started his career at an early age, working with the likes of Brenda Fassie. He later worked with Brenda’s son, Bongani Fassie and had the stage name ‘Pretty Riky’. That is when he released his first single "Barbershop" featuring Da L.E.S.

This is the organization is responsible for the launch and success of Cotton Fest, an MTV sponsored festival held annually.

He made his name on the mainstream music scene as Riky Rick, part of the BoyznBucks group. He released popular singles like ‘Nafukwa’ and ‘Boss Zonke’ in 2014. Makhado dropped his debut studio album, Family Values a year later, which became certified platinum.

Most recently, Makhado announced on Twitter that he was set to work work African Bank.

The Sidlukotini hit-maker received two nominations at the 2014 Channel O awards, four at the 2014 South African Hip Hop Awards and one nomination at the 2014 South African Music Awards. He also played the role of Man-

Riky Rick also owns a branch store of the Legends Barbershop, a boutique barbershop franchise.

He is survived by his wife Bianca Naidoo and his kids, Jordan Makhado and Malik Daniel Makhado. Riky Rick, 34, is the second celebrity to have died by suicide this year after Veteran actor and activist Patrick Shai was found dead in his home last month.

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