Mzansi has reacted to the sudden death of South African rapper Riky Rick,34.
The renowned fashion icon, music producer passed away on Wednesday morning said his family.
The Makhado family has since requested time to deal with the family loss.
“The family of South African artist Riky Rick with profound sadness this afternoon confirmed his untimely passing.Son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Riky ‘Ricky’ Makhado (34) sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning (February 23) in Johannesburg.”
It remains unclear how the multi-award winning superstar died while Mzansi was reeling in shock over his death.
In a last tweet on Wednesday morning at 03:20, Riky wrote: "I'll return a stronger man. This land is still my home."
In an interview in 2020 Riky said that he was suffering from "chronic depression" and found himself on a "destructive path" following the death of his father.
"I was the type of person with a lot of symptoms of personal trouble," he said to Slikour in a 2015 interview about his experience in therapy, after battling addiction.
Riky’s death follows that of yet another entertainer, Nomakula Kuli Roberts who died on Wednesday February 9 after she collapsed while getting ready to do a live crossover.
“She just collapsed and never woke up,” an unnamed friend told a local publication. The late Kuli was 49.
Here are social media reactions:
Rest in perfect peace Ricky Rick 🤍![CDATA[]]>🕊 pic.twitter.com/9xzzOHUa1Y
— Mr Smeg (@MichaelBucwa) February 23, 2022
Celebrities are human beings with souls & feelings, just like anyone.
— DN A Huszle (@huszle) February 23, 2022
They also have families & people who love em like u & I.
To the world, you are nothing besides the value you bring to the table.
I thank Ricky Rick for the music he made . I shall remember him .
RIP pic.twitter.com/PSmqZhH4cn
Riky Rick was really a quality human at every encounter… if this is true… we’ve lost a really bright light in our industry. 💔
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) February 23, 2022
RIP: Riky Rick
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 23, 2022
The multi-award winning musician has passed.
He was 34. #RIPRikyRick pic.twitter.com/MP7oJvtvtE
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Riky Rick 💔
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) February 23, 2022
What a loss. He was always good to me and supported me. He will be remembered through his music and humility. A true game-changer always looking to uplift the youth. #RIPRikyRick 💔![CDATA[]]>🕊 pic.twitter.com/cz5sFisT6F
this is so painful. rest easy my brother. thank you for everything you've done for the culture. we love you. Rikhado Riky Rick Makhado. 💔![CDATA[]]>🙏![CDATA[]]>🕊 pic.twitter.com/WKdsLjnjI8
— Nkanyezi (@NkanyeziKubheka) February 23, 2022
The passing of SA Hip Hop icon, Riky Rick is heartbreaking. I feel for his loved ones, especially his wife & children as they bear the brunt of losing their superhero & pillar of strength.
— Tebogo Ditshego (@TebogoDitshego) February 23, 2022
His passing illustrates that some don't appreciate how the tongue can speak life or death. pic.twitter.com/C6K3AfsziE
