Rico Swavey: Eight quick facts about late ex-BBNaija star, what Nigerians are saying about him
The tragic news of the death of Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey flew in early Thursday (today) morning with many still yet to come to terms with the ugly reality.
NewsClick Nigeria reports that Rico was involved in a ghastly car accident on Tuesday, October 11 and was subsequently placed on life support machine with high hopes that he might survive the accident.
However, despite efforts by his colleagues to launch a fundraiser to cater for his mounting medical bills at an undisclosed hospital, Rico did not make it out alive.
Here are five facts about the late BBNaija season 3 ‘Double Wahala’ housemate:
- Rico Swavey was born in 1992 and his real name, Patrick Fakoya.
- He had seven siblings and was 29 years-old when he died.
- He was a graduate of Law from Babcock University.
- Although he studied law, he loved music and became an artist before entering into the Big Brother House in.
- He was 25 years old when he got into BBNaija ‘Double Wahala’ House, which started on January 28, 2018.
- He was evicted on April 8, 2018
- Two years ago, he released a song titled ‘Afrosantana’ and also featured on the movie set of Tinsel and Life 101 drama series.
- Rico loved singing and swimming and he had said that he was very good at them.
Meanwhile, reactions have started pouring in since the news of his untimely death was made public.
See reactions below:
Rico Swavey’s death just goes to show that the demise of good people you don’t know can get to you like you were related to them
— Grandpa Frank ? (@maniac8989) October 13, 2022
Rico Swavey is actually the coolest and the most easy going guy to come out of Big brother. No weapon fashioned against him shall prosper. God will heal him.
— Leo Dasilva (@SirLeoBDasilva) October 11, 2022
Gone too Soon. RIP ex BBN housemate, Rico Swavey ?️ pic.twitter.com/L7YJ9IcNaB
— Slay Jimmy ? (@slay_jimmy) October 13, 2022
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Man didn’t even live to see next year??…. RIP Rico swavey? https://t.co/uPgn5ZwUxu
— Emmy Lambo (@emmylambo7) October 13, 2022
Man didn’t even live to see next year??…. RIP Rico swavey? https://t.co/uPgn5ZwUxu
— Emmy Lambo (@emmylambo7) October 13, 2022
Rest In Peace Rico Swavey. So sad ?
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) October 13, 2022
Rico Swavey is dead ?. Literally the saddest news I’ve heard today! R.I.P king ? ?
— DREYLO (@RealDreylo) October 13, 2022
Words have failed me, I don't know how to react to this but I know you're in a better place. I pray God gives your family the strength in this time. God bless your soul Rico swavey, rest in peace ??️ pic.twitter.com/R70M6uGzR9
— BELLA OKAGBUE⚡️ (@bella_okagbue) October 13, 2022
I was really hoping Rico swavey survives, I really did , God knows best and took him away unfairly and unfortunately ?, may his soul Rest In Peace.
— DeeDee? (@DiianaD_) October 13, 2022
RIP Rico Swavey “ Rest well brother “ #ricoswavey ?????? pic.twitter.com/806i5PDi7h
— Thelowdownstation (@Thelowdownnaija) October 13, 2022
The mystery of death is scarier than death itself. Anyone can go at any time sigh.? RIP Rico Swavey ?
— thechxrryblossom? (@thecherryflower) October 13, 2022
Rico Swavey ?
He was so supportive and even came to my winner's party. May God be with his family and friends ?? ?— PHYNA? (@unusualphyna) October 13, 2022
His journey has come to an end at 29.
Pray for the family of Patrick
Fakoya, aka Rico Swavey.
The Big Brother Nigeria season 3 Housemate battled hard to stay alive but he's gone now.
He's resting now ?. RIP Rico Swavey.
Goodbye #RicoSwavey pic.twitter.com/WSy4w2ti33— President Eniola Daniel (@UnlimitedEniola) October 13, 2022
Rico Swavey hoped to see a better Nigeria through Peter Obi
We indeed have no control over the time of our departure that's why we ought to live each day as if it's the last.
May his soul RIPRIP Rico Swavey Muslim Muslim Tacha #PeterObi4President2023 pic.twitter.com/U0KdGO4VTZ
— Tech Icon (@tech_wizzad) October 13, 2022
After hearing the Rico Swavey news all I can say is
“Add death to your plans”???
And don’t ever think it can’t happen to you
RIP RICO pic.twitter.com/tBcXjIl1iq
— Popsy Gbogbo Yin? (@mheedoflagos) October 13, 2022
Oh my God !! Rico Swavey ? ?it breaks my heart that I am typing Rest in peace with your name in it !! You were such a good Soul, an amazing person. I pray that all the good you did here on earth speak volumes for you as you rest. Rico we will never forget you.
— LIQUOROSE?? (@LiquoroseAfije_) October 13, 2022
This life sha. To leave your house & come back home safely is the greatest & most underrated blessing of all time.
RIP RICO SWAVEY ?️— ESOSA (@TheRealEsosa) October 13, 2022
https://twitter.com/Lut_tah/status/1580505034949021696?s=20&t=wFc6jCDXwBglAAf1LvPMtw
I hope this unfortunate incident with Rico Swavey makes us take a sober reflection about the essence of life and what living truly means.
In the end its not about the bling, houses, girls..it begins and ends with positive impact.
The lives we impacted with our gift.
RIP Rico.
— Femi Shelby (@FemiDenning) October 13, 2022
It’s most painful when we lose the best people but God knows best.
RIP Rico Swavey ? pic.twitter.com/7XjHC3v5x9— ELOSWAG (@Eloswager) October 13, 2022