South African based rapper Rhikado Muziwendlovu Makhado known to many as Riki Rick has died. Riki rose to fame back in 2014 and was an icon to most young youths.
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He had blessed the world with songs such as Amantombazane, Boss zonke among others.
Rick was battling depression following the death of his father. Nonetheless, Rick took a break to deal with depression after his father’s death.
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“I lost my father at a time when I needed the help. I lost him at a time when I needed that voice. A lot of people don’t understand that you can never replace the voice of a father. It wasn’t like he just died, it was like 18 years, living with your dad for a year, and then going back to your mom. I love being with my mom but living with him for a year. A child is never meant to live without his parents.” he said.
Earlier today, his family confirmed his untimely demise. He was a husband, father of two and a brother.
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Rick joins a list of celebrities who died of depression. He was celebrated by most people in South Africa.
Julius Malema twitted, ” We did not listen to your loud whisper; We thought we still had time, and unfortunately, we are now too late to intervene”.