Riky Ricks biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story
| Intro | South African actor | |
| Is | Actor | |
| From | South Africa | |
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
| Gender | male | |
| Birth | 20 July 1987, KwaMashu, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| Age: | 33 years | |
| Star sign | Cancer | |
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Rikhado Makhado, known professionally as Riky Rick, is a South African rapper, songwriter and actor. He is known for his style and his love for the local fashion scene. He is the founder and owner of record label “Cotton Club Records”.
Makhado rose to fame when he released his single “Nafukwa”, in 2014. He is also known for being a member of the trendsetting crew Boyz N Bucks.
In November 2018, Makhado announced his first concert called “Cotton Fest”, which he headlined on February 2, 2019.
Early life
Riky Rick was born Rikhado Makhado and was raised in KwaMashu township near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Career
Riky Rick’s first side of music began at a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie. It was by Bongani’s side that Rick was inspired to make his own music. That is when he released his first single “Barbershop” featuring Da L.E.S. He then rose to fame by the release of his hit single “Nafukwa” which was a big success. He then released “Amantombazane” which was followed by “Amantombazane (Remix)” featuring fellow South African recording artists OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez.
He released his major debut single “Boss Zonke” which peaked at number 3 on the SA Hip Hop Top Ten List. That is when he released his fifth hit single “Sondela” which was dedicated to his real love, featuring South African singer from Mpumalanga, Zano. On 26 June 2016, he released the single “Sidlukotini”.
Riky Rick released the Scooby Snacks EP that features only one artist, Frank Casino. It includes the tracks “Oh Lord”, “Bandz Over Fans” and “Family” (featuring Frank Casino). He released “Buy It Out” on 15 September 2017.
Personal life
Rick suffered from an alcohol and drug addiction for a long time.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Family Values |
| RISA: Platinum |
EPs
| Title | Album details | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Scooby Snacks EP |
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| Stay Shining EP |
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Mixtapes
- Comeback Kid (2011)
- Fear The Hunter(With Trinity) (2018)
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