Biography

Rikhado Makhado (born 20 June 1987), addressed professionally as Riky Rick, was a gifted South African rapper, songwriter, actor, and record producer.

He rose to distinction after the arrival of his immediate hit single called Nafukwa.

The collection was delivered in 2014 and turned into a moment hit in South Africa and different nations. 

Riky Rick‘s distinction additionally rose after he was necessary for a well-known kid band called Boyz N Bucks.

Riky Rick
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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Rikhado Makhado
Stage Name:	Riky Rick
Born:	20 June 1987 (age 34 years old)
Died:	23 February 2022
Cause of Death:	Depression, Suicide
Place of Birth:	KwaMashu, South Africa
Nationality:	South African
Parents:	N/A
Height:	N/A
Siblings:	Seven
Children:	Maik Daniel Makhado
Girlfriend • Wife:	Bianca Naidoo
Occupation:	Rapper • Actor
Net Worth:	$2 Million

Early Life

Riky Rick was born and brought into the world in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on July 20, 1987. 

His parents separated while he was yet a child and, accordingly, must be raised. 

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Riky Rick‘s dad moved to Johannesburg while his mom was a scholarly who concentrated in South Africa and the United Kingdom to turn into a promoter. 

He was one of eight kids, all young men; he has an aggregate of seven siblings, four siblings from his mom’s side and three siblings from his dad’s side. 

Riky Rick was a multi-capable performer most notable as a rapper and talented as an actor, essayist, and producer. 

He put out a presentation studio album called Family Values in April of 2015, which was ensured gold. 

Pearl Thusi was highlighted in the music video for his tune, Sondela. 

Born Rikhado Makhado, he rose to acclaim with his single, Nafukwa, after delivering his introductory single, Barbershop.

Career

Riky Rick began his profession at a young age, where he worked on sustaining his ability for instruments and on his raps as a lyricist. At the point when he began music, Riky Rick used to perform and record with Bongani Fassie. Through Bongani, Riky began to foster his own ideal sounds. 

He initially began with the single, Barbershop highlighting Da L.E.S. – a South African rapper. However, the performer rose to notoriety after he delivered his hit single, Nafukwa, in 2014. Following the accomplishment of his single, Riky Rick then, at that point, offered Amantombazane, which turned into a distinct advantage in the business. 

Riky Rick then, at that point, delivered his presentation album in 2014, Family Values. The collection cover was centered around his childhood and a house where he experienced childhood in KwaMashu. 

He delivered the Amantombazane (Remix) soon after the first melody. He included South Africa’s Hip Hop goliaths, OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai, and DJ Dimplez. But, as of now, Riky Rick had established his spot in the business. 

Discovering solace in his sound, Riky Rick went on and delivered Boss Zonke, which overwhelmed the South African music outlines for more than 12 weeks on driving radio broadcasts, crested at number 3 on the S.A. Hip Hop Top Ten List. 

Riky Rick kept making music which obliged admirers of trap music and Hip-Hop. Finally, he delivered his Sondela single, which was his fifth single since his presentation. The tune was devoted to his genuine love, including South African vocalist, Zano. 

Through his comprehension of the business, Riky Rick has consistently had confidence in sustaining gifts and working with specialists who lined up with his music. He delivered Sidlukotini in 2016. The tune made a design explanation as Riky is notable for his feeling of style and worldwide joint efforts with brands. 

In his meeting with Tshisa Live, Ricky clarified his hard-working attitude and has faith in sharing at whatever point there was a chance, “I don’t require a lot of the spotlight in this stage in my life… I need others to win, I simply need everybody to win.” he said.

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Solidifying the new strong in South African Hip-Hop, Riky Rick delivered his Extended Play (E.P.), Scooby Snacks. As a developing brand, he chose to make his E.P. restricted for highlights and just element Frank Casino on his melody, Family. The all-inclusive play has the hit tunes, Oh Lord, Bandz Over Fans, and Family. 

Riky Rick delivered another all-encompassing play in 2017, Stay Shinning which was produced under his record name. Cotton Club Records and was officially appropriated by Sony Music Entertainment Africa. The E.P. included the melody, Stay Shining, highlighting Cassper Nyovest, Professor, Major League Djz, and maker, Alie Keys. The next single from the E.P.,Murdah, highlights Davido and Gemini Major. 

Riky Rick possesses a record name, Cotton Club Studios, which is pointed toward developing specialists in South Africa. Through his comprehension of various instruments and going into the snare kind, Riky Rick strives to discover various specialists who merit the take and have them join the record name. 

Following that achievement and his style, Riky Rick began a hairdresser business, Legends Barber. It was a famous tasteful hair stylist that is portable, and South African superstars are devotees of the hairdresser. The Barbershop is situated in Waterfall, Midrand. 

Through his feeling of style and love for music, Riky Rick began his tradition of Cotton Fest in 2018. Cotton Fest is a celebration that was pointed toward bringing diverse forces to be reckoned with, superstars, artists, and other creatives – he brings everybody into one spot. In addition, he has an expanded arrangement that remembers impending craftsmen and veterans for the business. 

Cotton Fest is a yearly celebration that takes a gander at sustaining creatives and style architects – as Riky Rick himself was high in the design chain of command in South Africa. 

Riky Rick wasn’t just a melodic brand; however, he has investigated different potential outcomes in media outlets. He is one of the craftsmen who have the most substantial number of brand supports in the business. He works in getting the pack and getting more cash through contributing his impact towards various brands. 

Riky Rick declared on his Instagram that he was authoritatively a brand representative for Remy Martin. 

Remy Martin is a brand of cognac set up in French, established in 1724, and produces various flavors worldwide. This caused Riky to get in the set of experiences books of South Africa to be embraced by the French organization, Remy Martin. 

Riky Rick had a meeting on 702 in the wake of marking the arrangement, and he clarified, “I have two lives. I have the existence of this hip bounce character… there’s one side of me that was a gigantic customer… My most noticeably terrible utilization propensity originates from style… it’s the quickest method to consume cash.” 

As he filled in the business, more brands needed to collaborate with the artist to impact South Africa, Africa, and worldwide. In 2017, the artist marked an arrangement with Vaseline.

Discography

• Family Values
• NTOMBI Respect The Drumboss 2015
• Reason Injayam, Vol. 1
• Khuli Chana From Giyani With Love
• Professor Stay Shining – EP
• Sidlukotini
•  Fuseg
• Nafukwa
• Sondela
• Amantombazane
• Boss Zonke
• Thug lif
• Come Aliv
• Makavel
• Papa Song
• 94/ It’s Getting Worse, Wonder Years, A Time to Love, Till I Die, Love We Had, BambalelGone, Pt. 3,  Shining,  Summertime Love, #Mrwelldone

Social Media

Since there was a wide usage of the social media space, Riky Rick was one of those who took advantage of that to reach out to his fans.

He has accumulated quite a number of followers on his Instagram page @rikyrickworld.

Personal Life

Riky Rick wedded his significant wife, Bianca Naidoo, in a basic wedding service held in a private area in South Africa.

The two people in love are so tremendous in adoration that they never get embarrassed about flaunting their affection via online media.

Riky Rick and his better half met at a café in Sandton, where they fostered a prompt preference for one another.

Together they are honored with one child named Maik Daniel Makhado.

On February 23, 2022, Riky Rick was pronounced dead by his family. His cause of death was traced to depression after making so many depressing posts on his social media. He committed suicide according to reports.

Net Worth

The multi-gifted South African creative, Riky Rick has plunged in an estimated net worth of $2 million.