Watch: Lloyiso's emotional performance at Riky Rick's funeral
South African singer Lloyiso gave a moving tribute to the late Riky Rick during his funeral on Tuesday.
Tuesday, 1 March, was a sad day for the South African entertainment industry as rapper Riky Rick was laid to rest. Rikhado Muziwendlovu Chifaro Makhado died last week.
His wife, Bianca Naidoo, gave a moving tribute to her late husband.
"My king, my heart, my forever love, thank you for giving us all you that you had to give in this lifetime. Thank you for choosing me, teaching me and for believing in us. I will forever be grateful for the gift of you," she said.
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“His love for me was honest, authentic as mine for him. He often said I was saving his life without realising that he too was saving mine,” said Bianca.
She also thanked the star for being a good father to their children. The mother of two vowed to honour his memory.
“I promise to give our children all your love and mine, to keep your memory shining bright. I promise to continue fulfilling your purpose by honouring your memory and I’ll make sure your legacy lives on, in your children and work… the whole time. I’d like to thank the fans, family and friends for your love and understanding Riky’s energy."
Riky Rick’s wife Bianca Naidoo vows to keep the legacy of the rapper alive.
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Rick's mother also gave a moving tribute to her late son.
“You are no longer this or that, you are everything. At this point, you’re no longer here or there, you’re everything. So, my darling, notwithstanding the lack of words now but I do want to satisfy the burning desire to say something and it’s to say, thank you," said his mother Louisa Zondo said.
“I want to thank you for the opportunity to be your mother. I want to thank you for the lasting lessons I learnt from your vulnerability and I want you to now rest, to go and meet with your freedom. We will carry on your legacy. Your beautiful children will be led, loved and guided the way you have already shown us how to. May it be well my son," she added.
South African singer Lloyiso comforted mourners with an emotional performance.
Watch him sing 'Lay Me Down' by Sam Smith below.
Lloyiso also sang the famous gospel song, 'Open the Floodgates of Heaven'.
Watch his moving tribute below.
Image courtesy of YouTube screenshot.