There’s no doubting that Riky Rick is one of Mzansi’s most influential rappers right now. The work he has done to shape the culture is second to none and we saw this in full flow at this weekend’s inaugural Cotton Fest.
But one particular look of his has raised recent eyebrows: Riky’s (admittedly stunning) outfit on the cover of this month’s Bubblegum Club Magazine.
@rikyrickworld cover dropping tomorrow!👑💎👑
Photography and Styling: Jamal Nxedlana | Styling Assistant: Lebogang Ramfate | Post Production: Lightfarm pic.twitter.com/7vqWAz7umZ
— Bubblegum Club (@bubblegumclubbb) January 30, 2019
Many social media users noticed that the look shared an uncanny resemblance to the headgear often worn by Sotho artist, Morena Leraba. Leraba is quite a high profile musician in his own regard and has performed across international music stages around the world.
We’re in Maseru for First Annual Homecoming Festival at ‘Manthabiseng Convention Centre, tomorrow. It’s been a journey of growth and we’re happy to bring our sound home. S/O to @Jam_Session and @ScorpioKnight for making this a possibility… pic.twitter.com/Uxgr4B8cDL
— Morena Leraba (@morenaleraba) October 2, 2018
Judging from these tweets, it’s safe to say that people picked up the similarities:
I am really not sure if this is supposed to be flattering… @morenaleraba or what this is… But this down right disrespectful… @Mphizah @be_seema @TheLEPortal https://t.co/iTqzwYoUuW
— #RadioProtégé (@bokangbane) January 31, 2019
Perhaps Ricky got inspired by @morenaleraba. 🤷♀️. https://t.co/OYGrpcL4OK
— Be-be | I AM | (@be_seema) February 1, 2019
Morena Leraba inspired https://t.co/r86YOqIdr0
— Kopano (@Kopper_LS) January 30, 2019
And then the South Africans will wake up 2 months later to say Morena Leraba took it from Ricky whatever…
— Sosso Ramafole (@So_Soulfire) January 30, 2019
For what it’s worth, Riky Rick has yet to acknowledge the entire saga while it’s been business as usual for Morena Leraba who will be playing at the Cape Town Electronic Music Festival this weekend:
9th February 2019
Venue @castleofgoodhope
Acts@Shane_Eagle@DJ_Doowap @kevin_murning @BrokenTransient @MichaelBhatch @MissPattyMonroe @PhatJackOnline @STABVirus @kylerussouw @thorrixon @cocolovesdanger @RealFkaMash @muziou @JOOXSouthAfrica @RedBull_Music @BudweiserSA pic.twitter.com/tLgxurDfPK
— cape town gig guide (@CPTgigs) February 4, 2019
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Main Image Credit: Twitter: Bubblegumclub/Jamal Nxedlana
