BBNaija host, Ebuka, other celebrities mourn Rico Swavey

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.

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 demised wrote, “We lost him. But thanks a lot guys. God knows best.”

Ebuka, Phyna, Kiddwaya, Toke Makinwa, and Peter Okoye among other celebrities have taken to social media to pen tributes to Swavey.

@Ebuka; “The actual warmest human being. This is truly heartbreaking rest in Peace Rico.”

@unusualphyna; “Rico Swavey, He was so supportive and even came to my winner’s party. May God be with his family and friends.”

@PeterPsquare; “R.I.P RICO.”

@tokstarr; “Test in Power Rico, my thoughts and prayers are deeply with your family and friends.”