By: Natasha Archary
As the 1-year anniversary of Riky Rick approaches, his life partner, Bianca Naidoo has launched a bursary in his honour.
The Cotton Fest Creative program which was founded by the late rapper, aims to give back to AFDA students.
Through the bursary three AFDA students will be offered the opportunity to succeed in their studies and career.
In a statement on the AFDA website, the institution shared that the programme welcomes the support of other corporates and financial institutions to step in and assist.
Riky Rick who was an AFDA student himself, wanted to leave behind a legacy that would empower young creatives.
His partner and mother of his children, Bianca shared what the bursary means to her family.
“We are extremely excited to have the privilege to assist young people in achieving this huge milestone in their educational journey. When we started Cotton Fest, the idea was not just to have a once off concert, but to do so much more for the culture as a whole, and moreover offer support within the community.
Now, with the additional financial injection from PUMA this year, we were finally able to make the Cotton Fest Creative Programme a reality and action this support.”
Bianca Naidoo on the bursary launched in Riky Rick’s honour
Riky Rick died on 23 February 2022, after losing his battle with depression.
Bianca promised to continue his legacy at his funeral, upholding his plans for his vision for youth development to live on.
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