On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the Entertainment industry came together to honour Reality TV Star, Patrick Fakoya popularly called Rico Swavey following his tragic death last week.
A night of tribute and candlelight held for the late BBNaija star at Victoria Island, Lagos, as his industry colleagues turned up in their numbers to honour him.
In one of the videos that surfaced online, Rico’s mum was seen dancing to his music.
Rico Swavey’s mother dancing to his music at the evening of his tribute held tonight in his memory ? pic.twitter.com/caJg6jopEM
— Sabi Radio (@TheSabiRadio) October 19, 2022
In another video, BBNaija stars including Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Cross Okechukwu, Dorathy Bachor, Alex Unusual, Kbrule, MultiChoice staffs, among others all dressed in Black sang songs of praise in his honour.
Alex Unusual, Head of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, Rico Swavey’s family members mounted the stage and took attendees through Rico’s life time, character, how he related with both young and old and shared insights some of his fans might not know about.
This video made me cry ??
Rico ? #ripricoswavey pic.twitter.com/KF7lEtunTx
— Mrs Mbappé Bello ? (@Sellyyy21) October 19, 2022
Rico Swavey’s night of tribute and candlelight walk service will be followed by a private church service on Thursday, October 20, at the Methodist Church of the Trinity (Tinubu Square).
We love you Rico ??? pic.twitter.com/7SxlaXpf2U
— Dorathy Bachor? (@Thedorathybach) October 19, 2022
The Reality star will be buried same day at Ebony Vaults cemetery in Ikoyi, Lagos.
