Cotton Fest 2022 went ahead as planned, over a month after the untimely death of its creator Riky Rick passed away, and boy, was it a night to remember for those in attendance.
Cotton Fest 2022: Five key highlights
Following a delay that was the direct result of Makhado’s untimely passing, the music festival went ahead, with the approval of the ‘kotini’ king’s wife, Bianca Naidoo.
“Cotton Fest needs to go ahead as planned by him! His love and belief in showcasing young and upcoming talent are unquestionable, which is how Cotton Fest came about a few years back.
“And in his own words – we never die, we multiply! Let’s build on this energy, and continue to spread the love and light at a time when we need it the most,” she said at the time.
Newtown was packed to the rafters on the first day of the weekend festival. Here are five of the best highlights from Saturday’s Cotton Fest 2022:
Uncle Vinny moves the crowd in Riky’s honour
UNCLE VINNY AND CREW TRIBUTE TO RIKY #CottonFest2022 pic.twitter.com/sLAhVTAAW8
— besuperv (@BeSuperv) April 23, 2022
Nasty C blazes the trail with electric performance
Nasty C x Strings and Bling #CottonFest2022 pic.twitter.com/IymOL3zd86
— besuperv (@BeSuperv) April 23, 2022
Nasty C – Can’t Imagine #CottonFest2022 pic.twitter.com/FM9AHFu085
— besuperv (@BeSuperv) April 23, 2022
Cassper Nyovest steals the show
Cassper Nyovest is the best performer ever since Michael Jackson. #CottonFest2022 #MusicWithDME pic.twitter.com/VOMDfUJ0DP
— El Don 🇳🇦 (@el_dme_363) April 24, 2022
CASSPER PERFORMS – FUSEG x LE MPITSE x RAGGA RAGGA #CottonFest2022 pic.twitter.com/nQZzIuN2C0
— besuperv (@BeSuperv) April 23, 2022
Cassper Nyovest first time at cotton-fest and Pay Tribute to his late brother #CottonFest2022 pic.twitter.com/ccU2e7JO5a
— ☥ (@4DThaLord) April 23, 2022
Cassper Performs Baby Girl at Cotton Fest 2022 #CottonFest2022 pic.twitter.com/NS1vIwNGnR
— besuperv (@BeSuperv) April 23, 2022
Youngsta CPT delivers emotional tribute to Riky Rick
@YoungstaCpt performance @CottonFestJHB. Song dedicated to Riky #CottonFest2022 #WeNeverDieWeMultiply pic.twitter.com/NCq2FtOluV
— Loni Madikizela (@Lonwabo022) April 23, 2022
Amaroto takeover the stage with a performance to remember
AMAROTO AT COTTON FEST 2022 #CottonFest2022 pic.twitter.com/VA8LgI6nC4
— besuperv (@BeSuperv) April 23, 2022
