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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In the wake of heartfelt birthday celebrations, Bianca Naidoo, the widow of South African rap legend Riky Rick, took a moment to share something personal with her fans: her age. The revelation came with a quiet strength, reflecting both the woman’s resilience and the deep connection she maintains with those who have followed her journey. […]
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The loss of a child is an experience no parent ever wants to endure. For mothers Lynn Forbes and Louisa Zondo, the deaths of their sons, AKA and Riky Rick, were events they never imagined they would face. Over time, both women have learned to heal and have discovered alternative ways to find solace. […]
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It may have been three years since the tragic passing of the multi-award-winning rapper Riky Rick, but the legacy he left behind is strongly ingrained in the DNA of his children. Maik and Jordon, the son and daughter of the late Stay Shining hitmaker, were recently the first guests of the very first episode of […]
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Three years after his untimely death, mzansi and the hip-hop community at large can finally get their hands and ears on the highly anticipated posthumous album of the one and only Riky Rick. Friday, 04 April 2025 marks a bittersweet moment in South African hip-hop history as it is the day Riky Rick’s Forever Boss […]
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The anticipation for the annual DSTV Delicious Festival wasn’t high enough, it is safe to say it is now officially at its peak as the event organisers have been strategically revealing new characters that will be gracing the stage at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The annual event has announced a thrilling line-up with the […]
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Singer-songwriter Tshegofatso Ketshabile has detailed how one phone call from late rapper Riky Rick convinced him to stay off hard drugs. Sharing a previous interview between the two talents, Ketshabile, professionally known as Tshego, wrote that the Cotton Fest organiser called him up while he was on a binger and blankly said, “Let us know […]
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Late rapper Rikhado ‘Ricky Rick’ Makhado’s longtime partner Bianca Naidoo sat down with the podcaster Mpoomy Ledwaba on the Wisdom and Wellness show to discuss life since his untimely death. On a recent episode of the podcast, Bianca shared how she has been since the death of her partner Riky Rick who died in an […]
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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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“We never die, we multiply,” these are the famous words of the late rapper and singer Rikhado Makhado, professionally known as Riky Rick. The phrase is proven every now and then through the actions done by his foundation. Humanz, a game-changing influencer marketing company, announced a sneaker collaboration with the Riky Rick Foundation to promote […]
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South African artists have made it clear that the loss of Riky Rick made big impact in the music industry. They continue to celebrate the musician and fashion lover. After two years of his passing, Young Stunna and Tlyer ICU announced that they are going to drop a new Riky Rick song tiled ILanga featuring […]
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The South African hip-hop music industry has lost a few great artists. South African rapper and singer Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado professionally known as Riky Rick died two years ago. This caused a sting to many lives, organisations and businesses he touched, one of them being the Legends Barber shop. Taking to Instagram, they shared a […]
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