MI Abaga, Ebuka, Beverly Naya, lead tributes for late ex-BBNaija star, Rico Swavey

Nigerian celebrities have taken to social media to mourn over the death of Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, who was recently involved in a ghastly car accident.

Recall that The Editorial reported that the late Reality TV star was involved in a ghastly accident with colleagues calling for well-wishers to pray for his recovery

Rico Swavey, a season three BBNaija housemate, died two days after the incident that took place in the early hours of Tuesday, October 11.

He had been placed on life support in the hospital while his management and friend, Tobi Bakre, made public appeals on social media for funds to save his life.

Reacting to his death, some celebrities who took to social media described the sad development as ‘heartbreaking’. Some of them described him as the ‘Real one’ and a ‘Sweet soul’.

The 29-year-old reality star was one of the BBNaija ‘Double Wahala’ housemates in 2018.

He had revealed that his plan was to use the show as a stepping stone to launch his music career and help his cousin who had autism.

Although he studied Law at Babcock University, he went into music even before the BBnaija show.

Two years back, he released a song titled ‘Afrosantana’ and was also featured on the movie set of the Tinsel and Life 101 drama series.

Before his death, he made his mark as a performing artist with several TV appearances. Below are some of the reactions to his death.

Death is never easy to accept…. no matter how hard we try to be strong in the face of it, it still hits a nerve…
Receive his soul O Lord and comfort his loved ones left behind.
Remind them daily that you are with them always..
RIP Rico

— Kate Henshaw (@HenshawKate) October 13, 2022

RIP Rico God help us

— Erica Nlewedim (@EricaNlewedim) October 13, 2022

The actual warmest human being. This is truly heartbreaking…
Rest in Peace Rico pic.twitter.com/eSZbxMpCnK

— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 13, 2022

Leaving your house and going home safely is such an underrated blessing
RIP Rico

— SOSO (@realsophy) October 13, 2022

RIP Rico Swavey.

Condolences to his family & loved ones

— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) October 13, 2022

This is so unreal.
This was just on Sunday at the winners party. My Team had told me Rico was around and I immediately went over to him to say thank you for all the support and love.

We lost a Real one. God give your family strength to bare this loss

RIP RICO pic.twitter.com/uIxnQvqY4c

— GROOVY (@groovymono) October 13, 2022

Aye yi ,aye asan , just make sure you make your mark ,
Man like Rico ,
Today is indeed a sad day ,
I can never forget how wonderful , respectful and kind you are
This death was really untimely,
But it was a blessing to have had you on this earth with us ,
Rip Rico rest on pic.twitter.com/ykBPrb3wTn

— Toyin Lawani-Adebayo (@tiannahstyling2) 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

Rest in Peace Rico

— Mercy Eke (@real_mercyeke) October 13, 2022

Damn! RIP Rico! I still saw you four days ago bursting with so much excitement and positivity, can’t believe I’m typing this , may God bless your soul and grant you eternal rest

— Major AJ (@themajoraj) October 13, 2022

Beautiful soul.. RIP Rico

— Do2dtun Energy gAD (@iamDo2dtun) October 13, 2022