A former Big Brother Naija Season 3 housemate, Patrick Fakoya, well known as Rico Swavey, has been confirmed dead after he was involved in a ghastly motor accident.
The death of Rico Swavey was disclosed via a tweet shared by the host of the reality TV show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, on his verified Twitter handle on Thursday.
“The actual warmest human being. This is truly heartbreaking. Rest in Peace Rico,” he tweeted.
Rico Swavey had been on life support after the accident a few days ago, until his death.
His fellow ex-housemate, Tobi Bakre, shared the sad news on his Instagram page on Thursday with the display of a picture of the deceased and himself.
Bakre, who had gone online soliciting funds to resuscitate Rico Swavey while on life support, wrote, “This is how I will remember us brother. Forever#Ripswavey”.
Some other celebrities and former housemates of the Big Brother Naija reality show also took to the comment section of Bakre’s post to pay tribute to late Rico Swavey.
Daniella Peters wrote, “Rest on Rico”.
Tayo Faniran said, “May his soul rest in peace”.
Ike Onyema wrote. “My sincere condolences man”.
Actor Femi Adebayo said, “So sad”.
Also, Ex- housemate, Chukwemeka Okoye, popularly known as “Frodd”, wrote, “This still doesn’t feel real. I don’t know how to feel, it is not possible Rico is dead”.
Rico Swavey, who was a singer, lawyer and actor was born in 1993.
The Star had reported that the lawyer was involved in the accident on Tuesday morning.
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His fellow Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Alex Asogwa, popular known as Alex Unusual, disclosed the incident via her Twitter handle.
“Good morning sweethearts. Please put Rico Swavey in your prayers today.
“He was involved in a ghastly accident hours ago and the doctors are still trying to resuscitate him as I just left the hospital. It’s really critical. I’m staying positive,” Asogwa had said.
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