Riky Rick memorial service

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Uncle Vinny's tribute, Cassper's revelation - 5 highlights from Riky Rick's memorial service (News24)

Exactly a week following the tragic passing of rapper Rikhado 'Riky Rick' Makhado, his fans, friends, industry peers and family members gathered at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg to celebrate his life. In attendance at the memorial service were ...

Out of the blue, he told me to come to the car and when I got there he gave me R1000 to go back home. He wanted you to maximise the opportunities and reach your full potential so please don’t let his passing discourage you,” he said. Cassper also revealed that Riky had asked him to be the surprise act at his Cotton Fest event, which was scheduled to happen on 18 and 19 March 2022. Giving a tribute the best way he knows how, Big Zulu - who featured Riky Rick on his hit single Imali eningi -took to the stage to perform three songs. Let’s all learn from Riky” - .— TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) @SizweDhlomo #RIPRickyRick #RikyRickMemorial March 4, 2022 However, during the memorial service Cassper revealed that he and Riky were on speaking terms again and had been working on rebuilding their relationship. The song was so good and I didn’t believe it was his beat so I hit up this guy and started talking to him and we became friends over Facebook. The beats were so good that I never ended up using them because I’d just listen to them,” he continued. I could not take Riky’s death and I was distraught because I blamed myself so much and blamed myself for not trying hard enough to see him. Riky didn’t deserve that because everywhere he went he spread love” - .— TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) @RealBlackCoffee #RIPRikyRick #RikyRickMemorial March 4, 2022 “I met Riky over Facebook five years ago. Two days later I called him to ask when we could meet and he didn’t respond. Taking to the stage was Lira, Costa Titch, Pabi Cooper and amapiano duo, Amaroto, as well as others who all gave electrifying performances to honour the fallen star.

South Africa: Rapper Riky Rick's life celebrated at memorial service (Africanews English)

South African rapper Riky Rick poses during the presentation of the Fall 2019 'Tommy X Lewis' collection, a collaboration between US designer Tommy Hilfiger and British Formul -. Copyright © africanews. AFP. By Rédaction Africanews.

South Africa has an average of 200 attempted suicides every day and approximately 20 to 22 suicides," Mr Gesll said in an interview with the BBC. "Your energy and life force will forever remain," he said of his brother. He was a great thinker on top of endless creativity," he said. That notion of inclusivity is evident and visible right now in this stadium." However, Riky Rick could not stay any longer to exhibit that love to his friends and family as he parted way with the world on February 23 at age 34. When describing his brother, he used the words genius, pioneer and visionary.

'Riky was everything I wanted to be' — Cassper speaks at Riky Rick ... (HeraldLIVE)

Rapper Cassper Nyovest admitted — as he spoke at Riky Rick's memorial service — how Riky's persistence led to them burying the hatchet.

Riky was everything I wanted to be. “Riky was one of my idols. “Me and him were not on the greatest of terms, even though we were speaking. Riky would tell you the truth,” he said. Rapper Cassper Nyovest admitted — as he spoke at Riky Rick's memorial service — how Riky's persistence led to them burying the hatchet. One of the things that I loved about Riky was how honest he was.

WATCH: Riky Rick celebrated at memorial service (Independent Online)

Held at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium, local music pioneer Riky Rick is being celebrated by fans and fellow artists at his memorial service.

“He wanted me to shine. She told everyone to “stay shining”. He always wanted them to stretch their thinking.” And his to hers. He wanted them to always be open to new experiences. She brought softness to his life.

'He gave me money. He was my father' — Uncle Vinny speaks at ... (TimesLIVE)

Late rapper Riky Rick's memorial service saw his protégé Uncle Vinny, real name Kabelo Ndlovu, open up for the first time about his devastation at Riky's ...

He loved that Riky got to see him break ground and become a force to be reckoned with in SA and the world — something Riky always said would happen. “Riky was so nice to me, I remember at a time when — it was a Nasty C concert and I didn't even know how I would go home. Riky also gave Vinny his first main stage at Cotton Fest — something he said he would treasure for life. “At the age of 15, I was just a kid around Braam, just a rebellious kid and I was doing radio at the time. Uncle Vinny met Riky when he was just 15 and in grade 9. I was 15, so I was doing grade 9 at the time.

WATCH: Memorial service for Rikhado 'Riky Rick' Makhado (The South African)

Rapper Riky Rick passed away last week at age 34 and tributes have since been pouring in from fans, family and industry friends.

The father of two struggled with depression for years and has been open about his battle. He’s also asked for his family to not blame themselves for ending his life. Riky Rick was laid to rest during a private funeral service on Tuesday, 1 March 2022.