South African rapper Rikhado Muziwendlovu Chifaro Makhado, better known as Riky Rick, was laid to rest yesterday after he passed away last week. His wife Bianca Naidoo had only one and last chance to speak of him in front of family, close friends and their loved ones when she described him as an “amazing father” to their children.
“Today I am here to pay tribute to my partner, my soulmate, Bubzie. When I think about nine years together, here are the things I am grateful for,” Bianca began her speech.
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“Our journey as parents started at the beginning of our relationship. He was an amazing father to Jordan; they had the most incredible journey since day one,” she said.
“Riky and I were then blessed with our beautiful son, Maik. We loved taking family trips and he taught us to connect with the locals and immersed ourselves in the culture of whatever land we found ourselves in. He loved them deeply, he was their protector, biggest fan, and Mandalorian (American space Western television series) and he will continue to be.”
She felt that their love had a direction. “Ours was a destined, preordained match as though God himself made it so we found each other in this lifetime. I was put in his life to love him, to help him on his journey to fulfil part of his purpose. Ours was a deep, pure love,” she added.
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“Part of my role was to help elevate and shine his light into the world and I will continue. His love for me was honest, authentic, and transcendent, as mine for him. He often said that I was saving his life without realising. But he too was saving mine.
“My king, my heart, my forever love. Thank you for giving us all that you had to give in this lifetime. Thank you for choosing me, teaching me, and believing in us. I will forever be grateful for your gift of you. I promise to give our children all your love and might.
“To keep your memory shining brightly I promise to continue fulfilling your purpose and honouring your memory and make sure your legacy lives on, in your children, your work, the whole time. To the fans, friends, and family. I thank you for your love and compassion and understanding and embracing Riky’s energy.”
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“Riky would want you to remember this: ‘ It’s gotta be right. It’s gotta be good. It’s gotta be nice. Keep smiling for the joy. Keep looking for the joy. Stay shining,” ended Bianca, taking a line from Riky’s song stay shining.
