Four years on: Riky Rick’s legacy of love and creativity lives on Four years after the sudden loss of Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado on 23 February 2022, his presence still resonates across South Africa. Known to fans as the “Hip-Hop Icon” and a fearless champion of youth culture, Riky Rick’s influence transcends music—extending into fashion, […]
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Many social media users have expressed heartbreak after it was announced that Cotton Fest has been discontinued. The popular music culture that celebrated Hip Hop was founded by the late Rikhado ‘Riky Rick’ Makhado, who passed away in 2022 and it has been running for seven years. According to the statement issued on social media […]
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Last weekend, amidst rainy skies, Newtown Junction bore witness to the monumental 5th edition of South Africa’s largest youth festival, Cotton Fest. Despite the weather’s attempt to dampen spirits, the resilient “Cotton Eaters” embraced the ethos of peace, unity, community, and responsibility, creating an electrifying atmosphere that resonated throughout the venue. The festival’s three dynamic […]
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South African artist Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena remembers Riky Rick after they hosted a successful 5th edition of the Cotton Festival, with #VoteCottonFest as the theme in Sandton. Cotton Fest is a celebration of the new wave in youth culture which collaborates across music, fashion, lifestyle and sports and culture. It was created by the late […]
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A recent Cotton Fest performance by Black Coffee’s older son Esona left mixed reactions online as fans accused him of being a nepotism baby. Esona Maphumalo, the firstborn son of the Grammy Award-winning DJ and record producer, performed at the annual Cotton Fest event in Johannesburg, a festival created by the late rapper Riky Rick […]
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The 5th edition of the Cotton Festival is back with #VoteCottonFest as the theme, it will be hosted in Old Station in Newtown on the 6th of April. The Cotton Fest is a celebration of the new wave in youth culture which collaborates across music, fashion, lifestyle and sports and culture. It was created by […]
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One of mzansi’s fastest growing festivals – Cotton Fest – is set to make its great return! The event which is the brainchild of the late rapper, Rikhado Makhado popularly known as Riky Rick was launched in 2019 as a way of celebrating youth culture while promoting safety and inclusivity for all attendees. Since bursting […]
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The University of Cotton Fest (UCF) is asking all its Cape Town students to gather and make way for yet another memorable assembly. To further ignite and continue the legacy of the late South African mentor, rapper, fashion icon and culture pioneer Riky Rick, the festival which promotes the reconciliation of all hip hop fans, […]
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A lot went down at the Cotton Fest in Durban. One of those things being Big Zulu serenading Pearl Thusi on stage in front of thousands of people, even getting down on his haunches and holding Pearl’s ankles. Many social media users feel that this was Big Zulu’s attempt at trolling Emtee. According to reports, […]
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Thokozani Ndlovu, also known as L’vovo Derrango took to his social media recently to share disappointing news that he would not be performing at the upcoming Cotton Festival, as previously arranged. The musician and Uzalo featured actor highlighted that this decision was based on what his doctor had advised was best for his health. L’vovo […]
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Music fans are brimming with excitement following the announcement of the music lineup for the Durban leg of the Cotton Fest. The inaugural music and lifestyle festival takes place on 2 July at Kings Park in Durban and fans expect to see some of the biggest names in music including Babes Wodumo, Blxckie, Kabza De […]
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Cotton Fest is set to debut in Durban this July. The festival is set to take place on July 2 from noon at the Kings Park Stadium Outer Field. Cotton Fest celebrates South African talent by bringing together different artists which includes a lineup of local artists, musicians, rappers, and DJs. It was founded by […]
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