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Mother of the late rapper Riky Rick recalls the "interesting" life of her son

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Louisa Zondo, the mother of the late rapper Riky Rick is trying to let her son's legacy live on by creating awareness around mental health issues. After suffering from depression for a great deal of his life Ricky Rick took his own life in February 2022. In an exclusive interview with Martin Bester, Zondo shared the emotional toll her son's death had on her and her family. The emotional mother recalls having "so many questions" surrounding her son's death.
27 Sep 2022 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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