Big Brother Naija Season 3 housemate Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey finally succumbed to complications sustained in an accident which occurred on the Lekki-Ajah Expressway, Lagos, on Tuesday.
The reality tv star suffered fatal injuries which saw him placed on life support as he went into coma as a result of the fatal crash on October 11, 2022.
Fellow housemate, Tobi Bakre confirmed his shocking demise on Thursday, few hours after he posted a tweet appealing for financial support and prayers from Nigerians for Rico on Wednesday.
“We lost him. But thanks a lot guys. God knows best,” Bakre tweeted announcing Swavey’s death.
The 29-year-old reality star featured in the 2018 edition of top reality show Big Brother Naija alongside Bakre, Alex and Cee-C.
Before his passing, Rico had made a number of TV appearances which consolidated his talents as a performing artiste.
May his soul rest in peace!