RIKHADO ''RIKY RICK'' MAKHADO

 DEATH BE NOT PROUD

Rapper; Rikhado ''Riky Rick'' Makhado

Rikhado Makhado has sadly passed away. The rapper, entrepreneur and all-round creative, popularly known as Riky Ricky, meet his untimely and unfortunate death in the early hours of, Wednesday, 23 February 2022. The family of the South African artist confirmed this afternoon.

The founder of Cotton Fest, seemed to have hinted to what was to come, with a tweet saying he, ‘’will return a stronger man.’’

Riky's last tweet

His love for family, friends and community is well known. Riky believed in being relentless in what you and his nurturing and developing of young musical talent is well documented, and will forever be remembered. 

He leaves behind his wife, two children, his mother and five siblings. The Makhado family humbly request privacy as they go through this extremely difficult period of grieving. The family has not appointed a spokesperson at this point and they ask that you please keep them in your prayers.

The family are also deeply thankful for and appreciates the countless messages of love and support received. They are deeply felt.

''All that matters is how you view yourself...You are the only person who can truly visualize your goals and journey. If you let people's opinions of hold more weight than your own, then you have lost the game of life already. Be fearless in the face of judgement. Be the person you are because of you. Trust yourself... As long as you see it and really believe the vision. EVERYTHING WILL COME TO LIFE FOR YOU, - Riky Rick, 2016.''