BBNaija’s Rico Swavey Is Dead

Big Brother Naija season three housemate, Patrick Fakoya popularly known as Rico Swavey has died.

Co-housemate, Tobi Bakre confirmed his shocking demise on Thursday, days after the reality star suffered fatal injuries from a car accident. “We lost him. But thanks a lot guys. God knows best,” Bakre tweeted announcing Swavey’s death.

 

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This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey. pic.twitter.com/W8IgiboPeA

— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 13, 2022

Following the fatal accident which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning, co-housemate Alex Unusual revealed that the artiste was in a “critical condition” and unconscious.

Good morning sweethearts. Please put @iamricoswavey 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.#PrayForRicoSwavey

— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 11, 2022

An appeal for financial aid spearheaded by Bakre was also promptly set up to keep Swavey on life support.

While we hope and pray for Rico, we will also do what we can. All donations go to his mum’s account.

Halima Lina Hassan, 1005500375 UBA.
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Please keep him in your prayers. #PrayForRico #ricoswavey #rico pic.twitter.com/9UneQvP0yj

— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 12, 2022

The 29-year-old reality star featured in the 2018 edition of the top reality show, Big Brother Naija alongside Bakre, Alex and Cee-C. Prior to his tragic passing, he solidified his position as a performing artiste with a number of TV appearances. 

RIP Rico Swavey!