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Riky Rick

Full / Real Name: Rikhado Makhado
Born: 20 July 1987
Died: 23 February 2022
Gender: Male

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Bio

Riky Rick was a South African rapper, actor, writer and producer who rose to fame with singles like Nafukwa, Amantombazane and Boss Zonke.

He made appearances on numerous television series including Screentime with Nicky Greenwall, Rolling With..., Coke Studio, The Hustle, Zaziwa and Rhythm City, where he played Smash.

Between 2013 and 2017 he played the role of music producer Mandelic in Seasons 1 to 4 of the Mzansi Magic soapie Isibaya.

In 2019 he was one of the judges of the M-Net reality competition series The Voice, joining in a cast shakeup in Season 3.

Riky died by suicide on Wednesday 23 February 2022. He was 34.
 


Television Roles

Show

Character

Artist - Himself

Mandelic (as Riky Rick Makhado)

Mandelic (as Riky Rick Makhado)

Mandelic (as Riky Rick Makhado)

Mandelic (as Richado Makhondo)

Smash (as Ricky Rick)

Himself

Himself

Guest Judge - Himself

Coach / Judge - Himself

Himself


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