One of South Africa’s most talented singer, Rikhado Makhado has taken his own life.
He died on Thursday, according South African sources.
Tunde Ednut summarized the artistes life in a post on Saturday, wondering what could make anyone contemplate such an act after recording enormous success with all the trappings of comfort.
According to Tunde, “The wailing on the streets of SA has drowned every sound you could here from the South of the mother land.
“One of her sons, illustrious he was, has just killed himself. Name Rikhado Makhado.
“The tears flowing across South Africa this morning, can’t be stopped as it was so unexpected.
“What could have been wrong with Ricky? Why couldn’t we see it? His life was perfect! oh nkosi yam! (Oh my God!)
“LOOKS : So good looking he modeled his own fashion wears
“TALENT: Rapper, Singer, Song writer, Instrumentalist, Fashion designer and Actor
“BUSINESS: Owned his own music label and a secondary one called “”Cotton Club Records” which is affiliated to Sony Music meant to promote young acts.
Owned a clothing line called “Cotton Fest” with an official partner in Puma
“FAME : Sold out arenas on the strength of his solo performance as a musician was also an Actor and known fashion designer
“WEALTH: Networth of $30m as at last night. Thats about N13 billion.
Several Homes, A collection of luxury cars worth over $5m (over N2billion)
“FAMILY: At 34 Married to beautiful Bianca and has 2 kids. A boy and a girl.
“Still. Ricky wasn’t happy and admitted to being weak in his last tweet : “ill return a stronger man”
“There has to be more to life than meeting the world’s standards of being accomplished or successful. If this weren’t so. Ricky had no business with that rope this morning.
“Sadly, we cannot bring Ricky Rick back but we can learn from his tragic end where not to search for happiness. None of the above guarantees it.
“Find you, love you regardless of who doesn’t, understand the peculiarities of your unique journey. Find peace from inside. Find God, Find Purpose. Let your self esteem lean on nothing to stand. Zero human expectations. Cry out when life’s pressures overwhelm. A day at a time. And joy that only old age can kill would see you through.