By Katlego Sekhu
This past weekend, BET International announced that late South African rapper and fashion icon Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado will be honored posthumously with the inaugural Global Visionary Award for the 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
The inaugural award recognizes and honors global champions of culture who have made ground-breaking efforts to expand the culture of hip-hop on the World Stage.
“Riky Rick’s dynamic and prominent voice in SA hip-hop has earned him recognition as a highly regarded creative who has left an indelible mark on the global music scene.”
His independent ventures achieved much success and inspired other artists to explore a similar path.
Speaking on behalf of Riky’s family, Bianca Naidoo says they are honoured to receive the BET Global Visionary Award on behalf of their beloved Riky Rick.
“This award honours his work and his name. I am so proud that my husband’s work is still making a positive impact within the entertainment space and that his legacy continues to inspire young creatives. This award reminds us of his love for his fans and for the culture.”
Bianca Naidoo
Riky Rick died on 23 February 2022 in Johannesburg at the age of 34. It is reported that the rapper died by suicide.
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