Riky Rick
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| Born | Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado July 20, 1987 KwaMashu, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa |
| Died | February 23, 2022 (aged 34) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Known for | Being a musician and producer |
| Spouse(s) | Bianca Naidoo |
| Children | Jordan and Maik Daniel |
Riky Rick real name Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, was an award-winning South African rapper, songwriter, singer, composer, actor, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. He was the founder and owner of the record label Cotton Club Records. He was also a member of the group Boyz N Bucks.
Background
Riky Rick was born on 20 July 1987 and was raised in KwaMashu township near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.[1] He made his way to Johannesburg to pursue a career in film but ended up teaching himself how to produce music as part of a school project.[2]
Riky Rick left behind his mother and five siblings.[3]
Wife & Children
Riky Rick was married to Bianca Naidoo. He had a son named Maik and a daughter named Jordan. Jordan is Bianca Naidoo's daughter from a previous relationship. Bianca and Ricky Rick Makhado Bianca Naidoo met in the early 2010s in a restaurant in Sandton.
The two reportedly got married on 26 May 2013. They are believed to have had the ceremony in a secret event as there are no photos or other details available.[4]
Education
Riky Rick attended The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance, where he studied film production.[1]
Music Career
He released his first single Barbershop featuring Da L.E.S. He then rose to fame following the release of his hit single Nafukwa aka FOKJULLENAAIERS. Nafukwa is a word Riky made up.[5] Riky Rick then released Amantombazane which was followed by Amantombazane (Remix) featuring fellow South African recording artists OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez. In 2014 he released the single Boss Zonke.
On 3 April 2015, he released his debut studio album Family Values.[6] The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) with sales of 50 000 units.[13] On 24 April 2016 his single "Sondela", featuring Zano was released, which was dedicated to his real love.[14] On 28 October 2016 his major debut single "Boss Zonke" was released, which peaked at number 3 on the SA Hip Hop Top Ten List. In June 2016 his single "Sidlukotini" was released.
Makhado released the Scooby Snacks EP that features only one artist, Frank Casino. It includes the tracks "Oh Lord", "Bandz Over Fans" and "Family" (featuring Frank Casino). He released "Buy It Out" on 15 September 2017. In November 2018, Makhado announced his first concert called "Cotton Fest", which he headlined on 2 February 2019.
On 2 July 2021, he released a single "Forever" with Frank Casino.
Acting
Riky Rick played the role of Mandellic, a music producer on the South African drama ISIBAYA.[1]
Awards
He received two nominations at the 2014 Channel O awards, four at the 2014 South African Hip Hop Awards and one nomination at the 2014 South African Music Awards.[1]
Discography
Albums
- Family Values (2015)
EPs
- Scooby Snacks EP (2017)
- Stay Shining EP (2017)
- Ungazincishi (2020)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Riky Rick, one of the most esteemed South African hip hop artists is born, SA History, Published: No Date Given, Retrieved: February 23, 2022
- ↑ Terence Pillay, Listen: Rapper Riky Rick's rise to stardom, East Coast Radio, Published: November 28, 2018, Retrieved: February 23, 2022
- ↑ 'Keep us in your prayers' - Riky Rick's family request privacy to mourn his untimely death, DRUM, Published: February 23, 2022, Retrieved: February 23, 2022
- ↑ Tim van der WaltHow Riky Rick Met His Wife Bianca Naidoo and The Secret to their Happy Union, Buzz South Africa, Published: March 23, 2021, Retrieved: February 23, 2022
- ↑ Alyssa Klein, Riky Rick 'FOKJULLENAAIERS (NAFUKWA)', Okay Africa, Published: No Date Given, Retrieved: February 23, 2022
- ↑ Rick Drops Family Values Debut Album, Zkhiphani, Published: April 3, 2015, Retrieved: February 23, 2022
