Riky Rick’s passing has been the highly publicized news lately and there are many reactions following his suicide. The award-winning gospel artist Dumi Mkokstad found himself in a mess after he took to Twitter saying suicide is not a solution.
“Suicide isn’t the solution. Christ is,” said Mkokstad who deleted the tweet later. He was attacked by many who thought he was judging those who have passed on through suicide.
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The SA rap star allegedly took his life last week after a long period of depression.
Mkokstad tweeted again in trying to clarify his initial statements.
“Maybe let’s start here. I have been through depression myself and would never not understand anyone’s reaction to it.
“People deal with situations differently and I will never judge anyone who may go through that.”
“Because I have been through depression I wrote tweets yesterday with the #RIKYRICK_I_UNDERSTAND because I have been there and was on the verge of committing suicide myself.
“Therefore I can never judge anyone who ends up taking their lives because I know exactly what they’re facing,” he tweeted.
The gospel artist also explained that it would be “stupid and insensitive” of him to criticize those who have passed on. He was just sharing what had helped him.
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“It would be extremely stupid and insensitive of me to criticise those who have passed on. I am simply sharing with those who may be going through depression that Christ helped me. I believe He can help you.”
