Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has taken to social media to mourn one of the former reality show stars,
Patrick Fakoya, popularly called Rico Swavey.
NPO earlier reported that,the season 3 housemate succumbed to the cold hands of death following his involvement in a ghastly car accident that left him on life support since on Tuesday, October 11.
Announcing his passing on Twitter, his close friend and former housemate, Tobi Bakre, who had earlier solicited financial support for the deceased wrote, “We lost him. But thanks a lot guys. God knows best.”
Ebuka, Phyna, BamBam,Kiddwaya, Toke Makinwa, and Peter Okoye among other celebrities have taken to social media to pen tributes to Swavey.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu,“The actual warmest human being. This is truly heartbreaking rest in Peace Rico.”
In her own tweet, the latest Big Brother Winner,Ijeoma Josephine Otabor(@unusualphyna) described Rico as a supportive man.
She wrote; “Rico Swavey, He was so supportive and even came to my winner’s party. May God be with his family and friends.”
Bamike Olawaunmi-Adenibuyan (@bammybestowed);This is too much… my heart can’t handle it… I can’t
Father I need your strength… please comfort his family and everyone else connected to him that is broken by this news… I’m broken… it’s a lot dear Lord. I understand that death is not the end… I know but it just hurts… Rest on,” she tweeted
Peter Okoye(@PeterPsquare); “R.I.P RICO.”
Toke Makinwa(@tokstarr); “Rest in Power Rico, my thoughts and prayers are deeply with your family and friends.”
Tope Adenibuyan(@badmanTeddyA);”Swavey you know how much love me and my family had and showed you. It was never hidden, never. Our bond outside BBN was stronger than we both ever imagined. My home was your safe space any time of the day. All the songs we recorded, business ideas shared.
Now you’re gone!
Cynthia Nwadiora(@Official_CeeC)wrote;”Beyond heartbroken.I have no words , I prayed and hoped for a better news.Thank you for being a friend when I needed one. Thank you for just being you, Rico. Rest in peace brother. .You will always be remembered as the sweet soul that you are ! Fly on.”