Former BBN housemate, Rico Swavey, is dead
Former Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season 3 housemate, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, has been confirmed dead.
Colleagues who were housemates with him confirmed his death on various social media platforms.
It was reported earlier that the former BBN star was involved in an auto crash leading to a coma before his death on Thursday morning.
On Wednesday, Rico Swavey’s management announced he was on life support in the hospital.
His management also posted a video of the crashed car and asked for prayers and support from his fans via his Twitter handle.
Reacting to the development, Tobi Bakre, a friend of Rico, posted a picture on his Instagram handle and added the caption, “This is how I will remember us, brother. Forever. RIP”
He was one of several entertainers who had started a fundraising campaign to save Rico.
Bakre made the announcement on his Twitter page on Wednesday, as he asked the public for donations. Bakre noted that the accident victim had been placed on life support.
Pls only website for donation to support Rico is https://t.co/gXyOepbu4k
Only account number is
1005500375
UBA
Halima Lina Hassan(Ricos Mum)we are trying to avoid online scams and all.
Pls stay observant and thank you. pic.twitter.com/ROIqQH9rot— Tobi Bakre (@tobibakre) October 12, 2022
“(We) can’t do it alone. Please click on the link to donate at ricoswavey.com,” Bakre tweeted.
However, Rico died the next day after his post.
Another individual who expressed grief was Alexandra Amuchechukwu Asogwa, a former housemate popularly known as Alex Unusual.
“This was not what we agreed, Rico. Rest in peace,” She posted on Twitter.
This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey. pic.twitter.com/W8IgiboPeA
— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 13, 2022
She was part of the individuals who called for donations to save Rico after the accident.
She wrote on her Instagram page on Wednesday, “I wish I didn’t have to post this, but my friend is in a critical condition, and we are in need of your financial assistance and prayers.
“I also wish I could give more information on his health, but how can I when we are still waiting for the doctors and God to save this dear life or at least get a sign or response from Rico?
“Whatever you can do to support will be highly appreciated as he is on life support and fighting for his life. Please, @ricoswavey_official needs our help #ricoswavey #prayforricoswavey”.