Tributes pour in after Riky Rick's sudden passing
Tributes are pouring in for South African musician and artist Riky Rick.
The Sidlukotini hitmaker passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Johannesburg.
The family confirmed the 34-year-old rapper, whose name is Rikhado Makhado, died in the early hours of Wenesday morning in Johannesburg.
Makhado leaves behind his wife, two children, his mother and five siblings.
Makhado grew up in KwaMashu, north of Durban.
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They have asked for privacy and say that details of the funeral and memorial will be confirmed at a later stage.
"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. These are felt deeply."
Makhado founded Cotton Fest, a music and lifestyle festival, which was first held in 2019.
He had been preparing for this year's installment, planned for two days next month in Newtown, Johannesburg.
This feels like a bad dream. #RIPRickyRick 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/1mViWYiFs7
— Terry Pheto (@TerryPheto) February 23, 2022
Don’t be fooled by people who look like they have it all together. People are going through the most!🥲 BE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE!🙏🏾
— Connie Ferguson (@Connie_Ferguson) February 23, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Riky Rick 💔
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) February 23, 2022
What a loss. He was always good to me and supported me. He will be remembered through his music and humility. A true game-changer always looking to uplift the youth. #RIPRikyRick 💔🕊 pic.twitter.com/cz5sFisT6F
Riky Rick was really a quality human at every encounter… if this is true… we’ve lost a really bright light in our industry. 💔
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) February 23, 2022
