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South Africa: Riky Rick Was Hip-Hop's Selfless Big Brother
New Frame, 25 February 2022
Countless South African musicians are where they are today because of the rapper's big-hearted approach to the industry. His death at the age of 34 has left many reeling. Read more »
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South Africa: Tributes Pour in for South African Rapper Riky Rick
allAfrica, 24 February 2022
After learning about the demise of popular award-winning hip-hop rapper Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, popularly known as Riky Rick, fans and members of the music industry took to… Read more »
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South Africa: Mental Health in the Spotlight As Tributes Pour in for South African Rapper Riky Rick
This is Africa, 24 February 2022
We mourn the death of award-winning South African rapper Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado (34), known by his stage name Riky Rick. The death of Makhado has South Africans reflecting on… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Family Confirms Riky Rick's Death
New Zimbabwe, 23 February 2022
THE Makhado family have issued a press statement confirming the death of South African hip hop artist Riky Rick real name Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Rapper Riky Rick Dies
New Zimbabwe, 23 February 2022
South African hip hop superstar Riky Rick born Rikhado Makhado has died. Read more »
Tributes Pour In For South African Rapper Riky Rick
After learning of the death of popular award-winning hip-hop rapper Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, 34, popularly known as Riky Rick, fans and members of the music industry took to social media to pay their heartfelt tributes.
He was also known by several other names, including Boss Zonke, Master Makhado, Minister of Energy, and King Kotini. He rose to mainstream fame with his platinum-certified album Family Values in 2015 after making a name for himself and asserting his influence in South Africa's hip-hop culture for quite some time behind the scenes. His greatest hits include Amantombazane, Boss Zonke, and Sidlukotini.
The Makhado family have requested privacy during this period.
