Watch! Pabi Cooper Shares A Heartfelt Video Teaching Ricky Rick How To Dance. South African rapper Riky Rick has passed on at age 34.Family spokesperson Sheikani Makhado confirmed the rapper’s death in a statement. No cause of death has officially been revealed.
Riky – real name Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado – died on Wednesday at age 34. “Son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Riky ‘Ricky’ Makhado (34) sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning (23rd February) in Johannesburg,” said a statement released on behalf of the family.
After the news that Ricky Rick has indeed passed away, friends and industry mates began to send messages of comfort on social media, while some were sharing the moments they shared together. Pabi Cooper took to social media to share a heartfelt video of herself teaching the late Ricky how to dance. “Love you forever Uncle🤍 Thank you for everything, Thank you for believing in me. ❤️ so sorry Pops,” she wrote.
“Affectionately known as Riky Rick across the globe, he was deeply loved by his family, friends and the entire entertainment industry. His love for family, friends, and community is well known. Riky’s nurturing and developing of young musical talent is well documented and will forever be remembered,” the statement continues.
He leaves behind his wife, two children, mother, and five siblings.The Makhado family have requested privacy during the difficult time. Details of the funeral and memorial will be confirmed in due course.
