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Riky Rick
Rikhado Makhado (born 20 July 1987), better known by his stage name Riky Rick, a South African rapper, actor, writer, composer and record producer. He was born in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal. His debut studio album Family Values was released on April 3, 2015. He is signed to his own independent label and record company, Makhado Makhado Agency. He was educated at Hilton College.
Riky Rick's first side of music began at a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie. It was by Bongani's side that Rick was inspired to make his own music.
That is when he released his first single Barbershop featuring Da L.E.S. He then rose to fame by the release of his hit single Nafukwa which was a big success. He then released Amantombozane which was followed by Amantombozane (Remix) featuring fellow South African recording artists OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez.
He then released his major debut single Boss Zonke which was a major success, having peaked at number 3 on the SA Top Ten list. That is when he released his fifth hit single So
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Riky Rick: South African rap star who died aged 34
BBC News, Johannesburg
One of South Africa's most famous rappers, Riky Rick, has left his legion of fans grieving after he took his own life at the age of 34. His death has highlighted the mental health challenges facing men in a society scarred by its racist and violent past.
Riky Rick, whose real name was Rikhado Makhado, grew up in KwaMashu - a township created for black people in the coastal city of Durban by the white-minority regime that ruled until Nelson Mandela's ascent to power in 1994.
He seemed to have it all in post-apartheid South Africa - a lovely family (he leaves behind a wife and two children) and a successful music career, which also saw him mentoring up and coming artists.
I first met Riky Rick in 2018 at a highbrow fashion event in Cape Town that was attended by the likes of supermodel Naomi Campbell, Gucci boss Marco Bizzarri, and the first black editor of British Vogue, Edward Enninful.
He seamlessly mingled with them, dripping with style, flash
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Riky Rick
South African rapper (1987–2022)
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Makhado in 2021 | |
| Born | Rikhado Makhado (1987-07-20)20 July 1987 KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Died | 23 February 2022(2022-02-23) (aged 34) Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| Education | Hilton College |
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| Spouse | Bianca Naidoo (m. 2013–2022) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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Musical artist | |
| Website | rikyrickworld.com |
Rikhado Makhado (20 July 1987 – 23 February 2022), known professionally as Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. He was also the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records[1] and a member of Boyz N Bucks and he's well known for his hit song Boss Zonke from his album Family
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