BBNAIJA: FANS, MANAGEMENT HONOUR RICO SWAVEY THREE YEARS AFTER TRAGIC DEATH
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Three years after the death of reality Big Brother Naija TV star and singer Rico Swavey, his management team and fans have paid emotional tributes to his memory.
In a heartfelt post shared on Monday on X, his management described him as “a beacon of love and creativity,” adding that his memory “blooms like a garden of everlasting flowers.”
“On this 3rd anniversary, we remember not just your departure, but the life you lived and the love you gave. Keep resting, Rico,” the statement read.
Rico Swavey, whose real name was Patrick Fakoya, gained fame as a contestant in the 2018 “Double Wahala” edition of Big Brother Naija. He died on October 13, 2022, from injuries sustained in a car accident in Lagos.
In an emotional interview, his mother recalled watching her son die in her arms at a Lekki hospital, pleading for him to “come back to her.”
At the time of the incident, an eyewitness, Sunday Michael, the Uber driver who was with him, clarified that the late reality star was not intoxicated before the crash. Doren Specialist Hospital, where he was initially treated, also denied allegations of negligence and dismissed claims that its staff filmed him on his sickbed.
Earlier this year, Big Brother Naija Season 10 honoured three late former housemates — Francisca Owumi, Joseph Ada, and Rico Swavey — with a tribute segment and a minute of silence.
Rico Swavey is fondly remembered for his calm personality, creativity, and artistic flair, making him one of the most loved housemates in the show’s history. His legacy continues to be celebrated across the entertainment industry.
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