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Ebuka, Tobi Bakare, Others React As Reality TV Star, Rico Swavey Is Dead
Several reactions have trailed the reported death of a former Big Brother Naija Season 3 housemate, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey.
Naija News earlier reported that the reality television star died on Thursday morning after he was involved in a ghastly motor accident on Tuesday.
His colleague, Alex Unusual had said Swavey was involved in a ghastly accident and has been on life support since then.
She, therefore, called for prayers for the reality star after announcing the unfortunate incident, saying that he was in critical condition.
She tweeted: “Good morning sweethearts. Please put @iamricoswavey in your prayers today. He was involved in a ghastly accident hours ago and the doctors are still trying to resuscitate him as I just left the hospital. It’s really critical. I’m staying positive.#PrayForRicoSwavey”
However, following the news of Swavey’s death, netizens have taken to the microblogging platform, Twitter to express their condolence to his family and loved ones.
Also, some Nigerian celebrities such as the host of the reality show, Big Brother Naija, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and reality star cum actor, Tobi, Bakare, among others have expressed sadness over the death of their colleague.
Below are some of the reactions online.
The actual warmest human being. This is truly heartbreaking…
Rest in Peace Rico 🙏🏾 🕊 pic.twitter.com/eSZbxMpCnK— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 13, 2022
We lost him.
But thanks a lot guys. God knows best pic.twitter.com/W4nPi0vGrz
— Tobi Bakre (@tobibakre) October 13, 2022
This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey. pic.twitter.com/W8IgiboPeA
— ALEX UNUSUAL (@alex_unusual) October 13, 2022
So sorry about your death Rico. Keep resting in the blossom of our maker
Your legacy lives on. RIP Rico pic.twitter.com/47l7Ce1I1M
— Niyi Lawal (@theniyilawal) October 13, 2022
Leaving your house and going home safely is such an underrated blessing🥺
RIP Rico🕊️🕊️🕊️— SOSO (@realsophy) October 13, 2022
His journey has come to an end at 29.
Pray for the family of Patrick
Fakoya, aka Rico Swavey.
The Big Brother Nigeria season 3 Housemate battled hard to stay alive but he's gone now.
He's resting now 💔. RIP Rico Swavey.
Goodbye #RicoSwavey pic.twitter.com/WSy4w2ti33— President Eniola Daniel (@UnlimitedEniola) October 13, 2022
Rico was such a beautiful man
In and out
Thank you for sharing your awesomeness with us
Thanks for gracing our screen with positivity and light
Thanks for the beautiful moments
We love you Patrick Fakoya
Rip Rico
pic.twitter.com/5pKMz9iMns— Under reconstruction (@tomisin_ms) October 13, 2022
It’s a sad day for BBN community😭😭
RIP Rico💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/q4NaF9cvbW— Ewurama Folake (@Owusuivy) October 13, 2022
Omo, just like that Rico is gone, God please accept his soul and give his family and friends the fortitude to bear his painful exit.
RIP Rico Swavey.🕊🕊
— Ugegbe✨ (@MarinatedTurks) October 13, 2022
Psa 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Nothing de this life.
RIP Rico Swavey. pic.twitter.com/cC2kihYxUr— Beauty bf🇳🇬 (@david_kozah) October 13, 2022
Was praying it wouldn’t get to this, RIP Rico. He was literally the sweetest soul, working with him on Tinsel was always such a joy. Always smiling, always joking, always laughing.
This is heartbreaking, gone way too soon.
Praying for his family and loves ones. ❤️
— Beverly Naya (@BeverlyNaya) October 13, 2022
Gone too soon!! Rip Rico swavey.. We will forever miss you pic.twitter.com/wvGxJbExhD
— Jaykendrick (@Juliusbalaa) October 13, 2022
We pray against every spirit of untimely death that’s lurking around us.
May we not die untimely. May God protect us and keep us safe in all our doings.RIP Rico Stavey and every youths that have left this earth untimely. 🙏
— DUCHESS👸🏻OF👸🏻LEKKI (@Faithysia_blunt) October 13, 2022