"I Don’t Go Many Days Without Thinking About You"- Coconut Kelz

A year has passed since South African rapper Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado, left for his heavenly abode. On his first death anniversary, several celebrities took to social media to pay their tributes to the late star and remember him.

Riky Rick died at age 34 on February 23 2022 after reportedly committing suicide. Comedian Lesego Tlhabi, also known as Coconut Kelz, remembered him by posting a lengthy heartfelt post. She shared a series of pictures of herself with Riky Rick and opened up about the rapper’s death.

In her reflection, she talked about how a death anniversary and a birthday serve as reminders of the death of a loved one.

“It’s funny how time works after someone you loved dies. You can go weeks without being sad about it, maybe even smile very deeply and feel warmth on a new level when you talk about that person or when you hear their voice (as I do when I hear his music) but then an anniversary or birthday pulls up and it’s like you’re right there again.

It’s wild. It’s frustrating because you think you’re on the other side of mourning if there’s something like that. But I guess it’s just a reminder how much you cared for that person and how much you wish things were different and that even when you are able to have days or weeks where their memory brings nothing but smiles or laughter, the missing them part never goes away. Sometimes it’s strong, sometimes more faint… but always there”

She expressed how much she misses the late rapper and said she does not spend many days without thinking about her.

“You are so missed and so so loved Makhado. I honestly don’t go very many days without thinking about you. Luckily because of your legacy and music, I get to hear you often but boy if I could just see you again, Lord knows what that would mean to me. For now all we have are stories and memories. I’m still heart sore but imma keep smiling, keep seeking for the joy. B, Jordan and Maik, Aunt Louisa, and the whole family… Love you,” she captioned the post.

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Fans have also taken to social to remember Makhado.

A year ago today , we lost a true GOAT . May your soul rest in peace , Ricky Rick Makhado pic.twitter.com/uDDhwcBJfv

— 🏳️‍🌈NotInMyName2023🏳️‍🌈 (@NotInMyName2023) February 23, 2023

Damn I hate february 💔💔 #RIPAKA #RickyRick 🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/619JlF8nNZ

— Siyanda (@SiyandaPE) February 10, 2023

A year ago today , we lost a true GOAT . May your soul rest in peace , Ricky Rick Makhado pic.twitter.com/krFoZ475Nl

— Musiqalxein (@musiqalxein_) February 23, 2023