pass
Rikhado Makhado (born 20 June 1987), better known by his stage name Riky Rick, is a talented South African rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer.
His hit single “Nafukwa” shot to fame as soon as it was released.
The series was launched in 2014 and became a sensation in South Africa and other countries.
Riky Rick’s fame rose after he became a member of the famous children’s band Boyz N Bucks.
South African rapper
Ricky Rick |
|
|---|---|
 Riky Rick: History, Biography, Photos |
|
| Wiki facts and figures | |
| Name: | Ricardo Machado |
| stage name: | Ricky Rick |
| Date of Birth: | June 20, 1987 (34 years old) |
| die: | February 23, 2022 |
| Cause of death: | Depression, suicide |
| place of birth: | KwaMashu, South Africa |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| parents: | not applicable |
| high: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | seven |
| Children: | Michael Daniel MacHadow |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Bianca Naidu |
| Profession: | Rapper • Actor |
| net worth: | $2 million |
early life
Riky Rick was born on July 20, 1987 in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
When he was a child, his parents divorced and he had to be raised by someone else.
Riky Rick’s father moved to Johannesburg while his mother was an academic who studied in South Africa and England before becoming a promoter.
He was one of eight children, all boys; he had seven siblings, four on his mother’s side and three on his father’s side.
Riky Rick is a multi-talented performer best known as a rapper, but also an actor, essayist, and producer.
In April 2015, he released a demo studio album titled Family Values, which received gold certification.
Pearl Thusi takes center stage in the music video for her tune Sondela.
His real name is Rikhado Makhado. After releasing his debut single “Barbershop”, he received critical acclaim with the single “Nafukwa”.
Profession
Riky Rick began his career at a young age, working on his talent for instruments and his rapping abilities as a lyricist. When he first started his music career, Riky Rick performed and recorded with Bongani Fassie. Through Bongani, Riky began to develop his ideal sound.
He initially debuted with the single “Barbershop” which was sung by South African rapper Da LES. However, the singer rose to fame after launching the hit single “Nafukwa” in 2014. After the success of the single, Riky Rick then launched Amantombazane which became a big advantage for him in the industry.
Riky Rick then released his solo album Family Values in 2014. The album cover was themed around his childhood and the house where he spent his childhood in KwaMashu.
Soon after the first song, he released Amantombazane (Remix). He invited South African hip-hop superstars OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez to participate. But as of now, Riky Rick has established his place in the industry.
After finding solace in his music, Riky Rick went on to create “Boss Zonke” which was played on South African radio for over 12 weeks, took the South African music scene by storm and reached number 3 on the South African Hip Hop Top Ten Chart.
Riky Rick continues to create music that delights fans of trap music and hip-hop. Finally, he releases his single “Sondela”, his fifth single since his debut. The song is dedicated to his true love, including South African singer Zano.
With his understanding of the industry, Riky Rick always has confidence in keeping talent and working with artists who are aligned with his music. He launched Sidlukotini in 2016. The song has a stylish feel as Riky is known for his fashion sense and international collaborations with brands.
In an interview with Tshisa Live, Ricky sheds light on his hard-working attitude and his belief that whenever he gets the chance, he will share, “At this stage in my life, I don’t need a lot of attention… I need other people to win, I just need everyone to win“He said.
To solidify his new status in South African hip-hop, Riky Rick has released his EP, Scooby Snacks. As a developing label, he decided to limit his EP to highlights, only featuring Frank Casino on his song, Family. The full album features hits Oh Lord, Bandz Over Fans and Family.
In 2017, Riky Rick released another all-encompassing album, Stay Shinning, produced under his record label Cotton Club Records and officially acquired by Sony Music Entertainment Africa. The EP included the song “Stay Shining” featuring Cassper Nyovest, Professor, Major League Djz and producer Alie Keys. The next single from the EP, “Murdah”, featured Davido and Gemini Major.
Riky Rick owns a record label called Cotton Club Studios that aims to develop musicians in South Africa. Through his knowledge of various instruments and research on the types of snare drums, Riky Rick is committed to finding various musicians worth hiring and getting them on the record label.
With this achievement and his own style, Riky Rick opened Legends Barber, a famous and fashionable barbershop that has many South African superstars as loyal fans. The barbershop is located in Waterfall, Midrand.
With a passion for fashion and a love for music, Riky Rick started the tradition of Cotton Fest in 2018. Cotton Fest is a celebration designed to bring together the forces, celebrities, artists, and other creatives – he brings everyone together in one place. In addition, he hosts a huge celebration to honor upcoming artists and industry veterans.
Cotton Festival is an annual celebration of supporting creatives and fashion architects – as Riky Rick himself sits high up in South Africa’s design chain of command.
Riky Rick is more than just a music brand, he has also explored every possibility in the media. He is one of the artists with the most brand supporters in the industry. He is committed to gaining customers and making more cash by contributing his influence to various brands.
Riky Rick claims on his Instagram that he is an authority on the Remy Martin brand.
Remy Martin is a French cognac brand that was founded in 1724 and produces a variety of flavors of cognac around the world. This put Riky into the book of experience that was accepted by the French company Remy Martin in South Africa.
After the agreement was signed, Riky Rick held a meeting in 702 and explained, “I have two lives. I have a fashionable personality life… one side of me is a huge spender… my worst spending habits stem from fashion… it’s the fastest way to spend money”
As his career continued to grow, more and more brands wanted to work with the artist to make an impact in South Africa, Africa and the world. In 2017, the artist signed a deal with Vaseline.
Discography
- Family Values
- NTOMBI Respect Drumboss 2015
- Rational Injayam, Vol. 1
- Khuli Chana from Giyani with love
- Professor Keep Shining – EP
- Sid Lucotini
- Fisegg
- Nafokwa
- Sandra
- Amantongbazan
- BOSCH
- Thug Life
- Come on Arif
- Macarville
- Song Dad
- 94/ Things Get Worse, Good Years, Time of Love, Till Death Do Us Part, The Love We Had, BambalelGone, Pt. 3, Shine, Summer Love, #Mrwelldone
Social Media
Riky Rick is one of those who uses social media to connect with his fans due to the versatility of the social media space.
His Instagram page @rikyrickworld has amassed quite a following.
Personal life
Ricky Rick and his beloved wife Bianca Naidoo held a simple wedding in a private church in South Africa.
Two people in love love each other so much that they are never shy about showing off their love through online media.
Riky Rick and his significant other met at a cafe in Sandton, where they immediately took to each other.
Together they have a 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 due to too many depressing posts he made on social media. It was reported that he committed suicide.
net worth
Multi-talented South African creative Riky Rick has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
